Library Assistant - Part-Time

JOB VACANCY POSTING

Library Assistant - Part-time

Posting No: 24-012

Posting Dates: : 03/14/2024 : Until filled

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB: Assist library customers by answering research or reader’s advisory inquiries. Compile records, sort, shelve, issue and receive library materials such as books, audiovisual materials, electronic media, and cards. Locate library materials for loan and replace materials in shelving area, stacks or files according to library practice. Register library customers to permit them to borrow library materials. Design advertisements and cultivate social media presence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assists the general public with their information needs by answering reference questions in print, over the telephone, and electronically. Ensure that the rules of the library are enforced.

· Persons functioning as Library Assistant may perform other duties by planning and administering materials collection analysis, selection and development, providing reference, readers’ advisory, researching and information services and performing bibliographic and computer instruction.

· Sort and stack books depending upon their publication, authors, type and various other attributes and maintain a record of the same in computerized database for easy access.

· Maintain membership log in the library and collect details from the patrons such as name address, phone number, age, etc., update computerized records and issue ID card to them.

· Record details of items borrowed and returned by the members and contact them regarding items not returned on time.

· Collect fees and issue cards for the members and renew them periodically.

· Persons functioning as Library Assistant may perform other duties by overseeing the library technology and assisting patrons in computer access. Regular attendance is required. Perform other reasonable duties as requested.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Education: Associate degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience: One year library or related experience is required.

Other Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver’s License. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

FLSA: Non-Exempt, part-time Salary: $15.00 - $20.00/hr.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must complete and submit a City of Decatur Employment Application between the job posting dates.

The City of Decatur does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 19 – 20 per week

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• Rotating shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Decatur, TX 76234: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person