Part-time Library Assistant

Cooke County Texas; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooke County is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support routine library operations. You will help at the circulation desk, shelve materials, handle money for fees and fines, and assist with printing and copying tasks.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office and the Internet, and a courteous, professional approach when assisting patrons. You must be able to work independently, multi-task, and communicate effectively, including evenings and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of how a library works.
• Must have basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Excellent customer service, data entry, and accurate money handling skills required.
• The candidate must have reception skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task, while working independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist at circulation desk.
• Shelving of materials in all collections.
• Handling money in basic transactions for fees, fines, printing and copying.
• Assist patrons getting a library card, checking out materials, making photocopies, answering basic questions on the library collection, hours, public access computers, weekly story hour.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Internet navigation

Reception skills

Money handling

Customer service

Data entry

Job description

Cooke County is hiring for a part-time Library Assistant. This position requires basic knowledge of how a library works. Duties include a assisting at circulation desk, shelving of materials in all collections, handling money in basic transactions for fees, fines, printing and copying. Circulation desk duties include such responsibilities as assisting patrons getting a library card, checking out materials to patrons, making photocopies, answering basic questions on the library collection, hours, public access computers, weekly story hour, etc. Must have basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge of Internet. Excellent customer service, data entry, and accurate money handling skills required. The candidate must have reception skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task, while working independently. The ability to communicate professionally with the public is also required. This position will require 10-20 hours per week, including evenings and every Saturday.

Cooke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer