Library Assistant

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Works with Senior Librarian to ensure comprehensive coverage and maintenance of the Children’s Room. Performs story time programs for preschool-aged children and their caregivers.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.  Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to requests for information and reader’s advisory, assists patrons of all ages in selecting and locating material, and instructs the public in the use of Library resources and computers
• Assists Library patrons at circulation desks with checking out books, collecting payments, creating library accounts, and hold requests.
• Assists Children’s Services Librarian to create, develop, promote, and implement programs for children, families, and teens.
• Decorate Children’s room and create monthly displays.
• Maintains the organization and cleanliness of materials in the Children’s Room and Teen areas.
• Prepares and performs in person and virtual story time programs for preschool-aged children and their caregivers as needed.
• Assists library patrons over the phone, email, and text.
• Create monthly calendar of events and updates website calendar.
• Organizes books onto book carts and shelves them as needed.
• Regularly works weekdays, evenings, and weekends as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of full-time experience working in a modern library to include direct customer service experience. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Library Circulation or Reference experience preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Library administration, organization, and operation.
• Library reference computer.
• Dewy Decimal System in order to shelve and locate books.

Skill in:

• Using computer and various software programs.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, schools, and general public.
• Working with adults and children.
• Reading reports, memoranda, periodicals, journals, etc.
• Filling out forms; taking messages.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to keep tally of patrons entering building, make change, and   calculating fines.
• Responding to requests for information.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Hiring Range: $18.36 - $23.00, hourly.

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Regular-Part time

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