Library Assistant

Town of Flower Mound; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Flower Mound seeks a library staff member to provide reference and reader advisory services, and assist with planning and presenting library programs. You will help patrons navigate the catalog, collections, and digital resources, and support outreach initiatives.

The role requires strong English communication, the ability to work with a team, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Prior library experience is preferred; an associate degree or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Associates or equivalent experience in a related field required.
• One year of public library experience preferred.
• Must pass post-offer drug test and thorough background checks.
• Able and willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of public library operations and ethics.
• Excellent English communication, oral and written; spelling, grammar, punctuation.
• Proficient with personal computer and office equipment.
• Ability to maintain courteous relations with public and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and reader advisory services to library patrons.
• Instruct in use of Library catalog and resources.
• Assist with planning, promoting, presenting, and evaluating Library programs; outreach services.
• Assist with creating displays and informational materials.
• Support supervisor with departmental planning and reports.
• Follow safety rules and departmental regulations.

Skills

Reference services

Reader advisory

Public library experience

English communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Library catalog systems

Job description

Under direct supervision, provides reference and reader advisory services and assists with planning and presenting Library programs.

• Provides reference and reader advisory services to Library patrons.
• Provides instruction and assistance in the use of the Library catalog, the Library's print and digital collections, copy and print equipment, and other resources and services.
• Assists with planning, promoting, presenting, and evaluating Library programs, including outreach services.
• Assists with the creation of displays and informational materials.
• Assists supervisor in departmental planning and preparing reports.
• Maintains an awareness of literature services and reference sources, and of public library trends, methods and ethics.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Adheres to departmental, personnel, and safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties specific to the department, specialized assignments, or as assigned.

An associates or equivalent experience in a related field is required.

Work Experience:

• One year of public library experience is preferred.

• Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).
• Able and willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekend hours.
• Knowledge of the practices and principles of public library operations.
• Excellent English communicative skills, both oral and written, to include spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skilled in using a personal computer and various other office equipment.
• Must be able to maintain good relations with the public and staff and demonstrate courtesy and tact in all situations.
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written directives, work well under pressure and stress, handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, maintain a pleasant and friendly demeanor at all times.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*

• To perform the essential functions of the job, must be able to talk, write, see, read, hear, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize and organize work assignments.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.