Library Assistant

Town-of-Flower-Moun; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Flower Mound Library is seeking a staff member to provide reference and reader advisory services to patrons. You will assist users with the catalog, print and digital collections, and the library’s copy/print resources, while helping plan and present library programs, including outreach.

You will also help create displays and informative materials, support department planning, and stay informed about library trends and ethics. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Associates or equivalent experience required.
• One year of public library experience preferred.
• Able to pass post-offer drug test and thorough background checks.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekend hours.
• Knowledge of public library operations.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Skilled in using a personal computer and office equipment.
• Ability to maintain courtesy and tact with public and staff; handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader advisory services to Library patrons.
• Instructs and assists with the Library catalog and print/digital collections and equipment.
• Assists with planning, promoting, presenting, and evaluating Library programs, including outreach.
• Assists with creation of displays and informational materials.
• Assists supervisor in departmental planning and preparing reports.
• Maintains awareness of literature services and public library trends.

Skills

Reference services

Reader advisory

Customer service

English communication

Library operations knowledge

PC skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Library catalog

Copy/print equipment

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.