Library Assistant

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bryan + College Station Public Library System is seeking a Library Clerk at the College Station Larry J. Ringer Public Library.

Under general supervision, you will perform routine clerical library duties including circulation desk tasks, shelving, and assisting patrons with services and programs. The role requires strong customer service, accuracy in accounts and fines, ability to handle materials, and readiness to support opening/closing operations and basic technology use.

Qualifications

• Front-line customer service experience preferred.
• Accurate handling of accounts, fines, and patron data.
• Ability to operate library technology and answer inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first contact at the circulation desk and assist patrons.
• Register new patrons and update accounts; issue library cards.
• Check materials in/out and place holds; collect overdue fines.
• Assist with shelving and organizing materials for efficient access.
• Answer general inquiries about services, programs, and policies.
• Help move donated materials and manage book drops.
• Shelf books and perform shelf-reading to maintain order.
• Assist patrons with search tools and library technology.
• Enforce library policies in a respectful manner.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures as needed.
• Support preparation of library programs and events.
• Assist with vehicle runs for inter-branch material transfers.
• Train new staff and volunteers on policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communications skills

Teamwork

Tools

Library catalog system

Job description

Posting Number:2026627

FLSA:Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

• Monday & Tuesday; 8am-6pm
• Wednesday & Thursday; Off
• Friday & Saturday; 8am-5pm
• Sunday; 11:30am-5:30pm

Hiring Pay Rate:$14.00/hour

Job Summary:Under general supervision, performs routine clerical library work to include circulation desk duties, shelving, and providing general assistance to patrons of the College Station Larry J. Ringer Public Library, a branch of the Bryan + College Station Public Library System.

Essential Job Functions:

• While working the circulation desk, acts as the first point of contact for patrons entering the library, greeting and/or providing direction, registering new patrons, updating accounts, issuing new or replacement library cards, checking library materials in/out, placing material holds, and collecting library fines for overdue, lost, or damaged materials.
• Answers general inquiries regarding library services, programs, and policies both in the library and on the telephone. Routes to a proper staff member if further assistance is needed.
• Assists with moving donated materials to storage, emptying book drops, sorting library materials, and organizing materials onto carts to be shelved.
• Shelves books and other library materials; actively shelf-reads to ensure materials are kept in neat and proper order.
• Assists patrons with material searches and the use of library technology and equipment.
• Enforces library policies and procedures in a respectful manner to ensure the safety and integrity of materials, patrons, and staff.
• Assists with the preparation of library programs as needed or assigned.
• Searches for library materials that are missing/claim returned.
• Assists with performing the tasks necessary for opening/closing the library, as needed.
• Cleans and/or performs minor repairs on damaged library materials; routes to the professional staff or Technical Services as needed.
• Participates in training new or less experienced staff and volunteers on library policies and procedures.
• Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly appearance of the library and materials.
• May be required to operate a library vehicle, returning and delivering materials between library branches. Assists with basic vehicle upkeep such as cleaning and refueling. Reports any additional maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.