Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Gfoat; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Decatur is seeking a Library Assistant to help customers with research and readers' advisory inquiries, locate and organize library materials, and register patrons for borrowing. The role involves handling books, audiovisuals, and electronic media, and ensuring library rules are followed.

Responsibilities include assisting patrons by telephone and online, maintaining computerized records, and supporting library operations with computer and reference services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred one year of experience.
• Background check and drug screen as required by City of Decatur, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the general public with information needs via reference questions by print, phone, and electronic means.
• Sort, shelve, and organize library materials; maintain records in the computerized system.
• Register patrons and issue library cards; collect and update patron details.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication

Patience

Organization

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Telephone

Job description

General Purpose: 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 loans and replace materials in shelving area, stacks or files according to library practice. Register library customers to permit them to borrow library materials.

Supervision Exercised: Employee has no supervisory responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 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., and update computerized records.
• 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.
• Attend meetings & training sessions, as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required to perform the functions of the position.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred one (1) year of experience.

Employment Requirements:

• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license is required with a good driving record.
• Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation.
• Providing incomplete, inaccurate information, and/or failure to report required information will cause Applicant’s rejection from consideration.
• Applicant must take and pass a drug and physical screening administered at the expense of the City of Decatur, Texas.

Skill & Ability Requirements:

• The ability to read books, journals, reviews, literature, abstracts, financial reports, legal documents, computer screens, charts, tables, reference sources, budget documents, reports, memos, applications, policies and guidelines and manuals.
• Other behaviors & competencies include initiative, creativity, problem solving, decision-making, motivation, punctuality/attendance, analytical/conceptual thinking, safety awareness, ability to communicate, organizational awareness, relationship building, accountability, adaptability, customer service orientation, teamwork and leadership.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

• Computer
• Telephone

Physical Demands:

The position requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, and fine dexterity. Standing involves assisting patrons, while sitting involves computer work and answering telephones. Walking is required around the library, and frequent carrying includes library materials. The position also requires frequent pushing and pulling of book carts, tables, dollies, and equipment; reaching for books and installing cables; handling books and computer equipment; and fine dexterity for typing and computer work. Occasional activities include lifting computer equipment and books, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, and climbing step stools and ladders.

Work Environment:

The primary work location is in an office environment, with a moderate noise level. The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, behaviors, and competencies required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change by the City Government as the needs and requirements of the job change and the latest changes may not be reflected in this version.