Library Services Associate & Patron Support

City of Mission Texas; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mission Texas is seeking a Library Clerk to work across library areas, providing information and materials to patrons. The role may include day and evening/weekend shifts and may involve serving as lead clerk in assigned areas.

The position requires daily public contact and a genuine desire to help patrons meet their needs, with basic typing, filing and office procedures experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/GED or equivalent in experience is required.
• Some experience in library functions and activities is expected and preferred.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in accessing information and library materials.
• Follow library rules, policies and procedures.
• Input/check/verify/create bibliographic information.
• Repair and process library materials.
• Shelve books and materials daily.
• Set up and operate library equipment, computers, and media/software.
• Answer patron telephone calls and provide reference assistance.
• Box and sort donations, assist with unloading donated materials.
• Maintain discipline in the library and on library grounds.
• Record statistics and prepare reports.

Skills

Public relations

Phone skills

Customer service

English writing

Spanish preferred

Education

High school graduate/GED

Job description

City of Mission Texas is seeking a Library Clerk to work across library areas, providing information and materials to patrons. The role may include day and evening/weekend shifts and may involve serving as lead clerk in assigned areas.

The position requires daily public contact and a genuine desire to help patrons meet their needs, with basic typing, filing and office procedures experience advantageous.