PT Clerical Assistant II (Youth Services)

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a Part-time PT Clerical Assistant II to support library operations in a dynamic environment. The role includes circulating materials, answering inquiries, shelving, shelf-reading, and assisting with online catalogs and databases.

You will help at the children's and teen desks and may assist with displays and programming. The position requires minimal education and may require a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education: Less than high school or up to 1 month of related experience or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with circulation duties and check in/out materials at the desk.
• Shelve books, shelf-read, and shift materials as needed.
• Process holds and assist customers at the service desk.
• Assist with online catalogs, databases, and computer use.
• Promote children's/teen collections with displays and bookmarks.
• Maintain clean and organized public service areas and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Shelving / shelf-reading

Front desk assistance

Online catalogs & databases

Education

No high school diploma required

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Duties:

The PT Clerical Assistant II operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the mission, vision and values of the Library and the City of Pasadena by performing the general tasks associated with circulation duties, basic reference assistance, shelving, shelf-reading and shifting library materials. Returns library materials to shelves and checks in returned materials. Ensures library materials are placed on the appropriate shelf according to Dewey decimal number, author name, and/or title. Shelf-reads, straightens and shifts library materials. Empties book drops. Works customer service desk as assigned, checking library materials in and out to customers. Performs shelf checks for library materials. Answers customer inquiries in person and by telephone, provides general assistance with library technology. Refers library customers to appropriate staff for further assistance. May perform delivery of library materials between Central and Branch facilities using city vehicles. Ensures the library is neat and clean. Provides assistance at children's and teen customer service desks, answering questions in person, online and by telephone. Shelve books and processes hold requests for library customers. Assists library customers with use of on-line catalogs, databases and computers. Assists in promoting children's and teen collections through designing and constructing displays, signage and bookmarks. Provides reader's advisory to library customers. May assist with programming, collection development, weeding projects and other collection maintenance projects. Assists in maintaining public service areas and library equipment/facilities. Maintains all required licenses, certifications, and professional credentials. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City attendance and timekeeping policies. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.