Library Coordinator - Full-Time

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesquite's Mesquite Public Library seeks a full-time Library Technician to supervise circulation staff, handle check-in/out, manage patron accounts and cash handling.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two years of education/experience; supervisory or library experience preferred. Schedule is Tue-Sat; 40 hours weekly with occasional changes.

Under the Manager of Public Services, duties include using the Integrated Library System to manage tasks and support patrons.

Qualifications

• Requires strong customer service and communication skills.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of education, training, or work experience for reading/writing ability.
• Cash handling experience is required for full-time positions.
• Supervisory experience preferred for higher responsibility roles.
• Library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule and review library technicians providing circulation services.
• Coordinate circulation desk services: check in/out materials, manage library cards and patron accounts, cash handling.
• Use the Integrated Library System to manage circulation tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons and respond to inquiries.
• Open and close library procedures as part of duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years education/experience

Tools

Integrated Library System

Job description

Salary: $17.48/hr. To provide professional, effective, and efficient assistance to fellow co-workers and the general public; to provide a wide variety of highly responsible and complex duties for the Library Department. For full-time positions supervise, schedule and review the Library Technicians responsible for providing circulation services at the Mesquite Public Library

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SUPERVISION

General supervision and performance reviews are provided by the Manager of Public Services.

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the Library team.
3. Provide the best possible customer service to the public by responding to, resolving, or directing to appropriate co-worker’s library patron inquiries and complaints.
4. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.

Full-time positions

Responsible for circulation staff supervision and performance, including planning work duties, arranging schedules and managing staff performance ranging from hiring to regular reviews and disciple procedures when necessary.

1. Coordinate all circulation desk services including checking in and out library materials, , managing library cards and patron accounts, and performing proper cash handling procedures.
2. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish circulation desk services; implement policies and procedures.
3. Use the Integrated Library System to manage circulation tasks.

Part-time positions

1. Assist library patrons in using the library including responding to reference questions, advising patrons on reading material and reviewing the proper usage of library material and equipment.
2. Assist in organizing and implementing library programs in the library space and throughout the community.
3. Manage materials ordering and processing as assigned by supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clearly communicate with co-workers and library patrons in writing and orally to share information and respond to inquiries.
2. Assist in opening and closing procedures of the library.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED.

Two years of formal or informal education, training, or work experience which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Full-time Positions

Cash handling experience required.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Full-time and part-time Positions

Library experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

Tuesday - Saturday:

Tuesday - 11:00AM - 8:00PM

Wednesday - Saturday - 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Employees must work a minimum of 40 hours per week as this is a Full-Time position.

* This position follows a consistent schedule but requires flexibility to adjust to changing operational needs, including occasional changes in hours or schedule.

REQUIRED TESTING

(only if interviewed)

• Library Department will conduct a math/cash handling test.