Patron Services Library Assistant

City Of Mckinney; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of McKinney’s library team is seeking a part of the public service desk to assist patrons, shelve materials, and perform clerical duties. The role involves using the Dynix system and handling circulation tasks with accuracy and courtesy.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced library environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by little or no previous experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Arranges library material in alphabetical and numerical order.
• Shelves and retrieves material from the shelves.
• Inspects library shelves for accuracy in shelving.
• Assists in searching for lost or misplaced materials.
• Processes library card application forms.
• Provides service at the various public service desks using the automated library computer system.
• Maintains holds shelves, adding and removing titles per requests and reports.
• Assists patrons with circulation, directional, and informational questions.
• Collects fines and fees.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Maintains information displays.
• Maintains and updates list of new acquisitions.
• Picks-up and straightens Non-Fiction, Reference, Fiction and Children's areas.
• Assists other library employees as needed.
• Assists in closing and securing library.

Skills

Customer service

Shelving

Communication

Teamwork

Computer terminal

Cash handling

Dynix system

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dynix library system

Cash register

Job description

City of McKinney’s library team is seeking a part of the public service desk to assist patrons, shelve materials, and perform clerical duties. The role involves using the Dynix system and handling circulation tasks with accuracy and courtesy.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced library environment.