PT Clerical Assistant II (Youth Services)

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

Job summary

The City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a PT Clerical Assistant II for its Library to perform circulation duties, reference assistance, shelving, and customer service at the public desk and online. Responsibilities include processing holds, guiding patrons with online catalogs, and assisting with children's/teen services.

The role requires basic literacy, a willingness to learn Dewey-based organization, and a valid Texas driver's license.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist circulation tasks, check in/out materials at the desk.
• Perform shelf-reading, shelving and shifting of library materials.
• Return materials to shelves and ensure proper placement by Dewey decimal, author, and title.
• Assist at children's and teen desks and answer inquiries in person, online and by phone.
• Promote collections through displays, signage and bookmarks.

Skills

Customer service

Shelf-reading

Shelving & organization

Online catalog assistance

Education

Less than high school education

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.