City of New Braunfels, TX
Library Aide - Part-Time Regular
City of New Braunfels, TX, New Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130
Salary:
$15.01 - $17.71 Hourly
Location :
New Braunfels, TX
Job Type:
Part Time Regular
Job Number:
00729
Department:
LIBRARY
Division:
Library
Opening Date:
06/27/2024
Closing Date:
7/26/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine duties in support of New Braunfels Public Library operations; shelves and maintains library materials; assists in maintaining the Library's facilities; and provides general assistance to library patrons.Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties
ARE NOT
intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Assists in providing for the delivery of high-quality library services to the public.Sorts library materials and organizes book carts prior to shelving.Sorts, processes and shelves books, periodicals, and/or other assigned library materials.Performs a variety of circulation duties, responding to patron inquiries, checking books in and out and assists patrons in locating library materials.Evaluates and recommends library items for repair, rebinding and/or replacement and assists with same tasks.Participates in opening and closing duties.Participates in shelf reading as assigned.Dusts and cleans library shelves; re-shelves misplaced items.Straightens library tables and chairs; assists in maintaining the Library's facilities.Responds to routine patron inquiries regarding library materials and services.Assists in accepting donations from patrons in various weather conditions and can include lifting/carrying boxes of materials up to forty (40) pounds.Performs other duties as assigned or required.Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:Must be sixteen (16) years of age; AND one (1) year customer service/public interaction experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Required Knowledge of:
Excellent customer service standards and protocols.Required Skill in:
Performing a variety of routine library functions.Accurately shelving and maintaining library materials.Assisting in ensuring the delivery of high-quality library services to patrons.Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed in a library environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods of time.Must be able to safely push and pull loaded book carts and lift and carry library materials and equipment up to forty (40) pounds.Must be able available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.May be required to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster.
The City of New Braunfels offers a cost effective comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Some of our benefits are also available to our part-time regular employees.
To learn more about our compensation and benefits, please visit our page.
01
Are you at least 16 years old?
YesNo
02
Do you have one (1) year customer service/public interaction experience?
YesNo
03
Do you have effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with co-workers, supervisors, elected officials and the general public?
YesNo
04
Do you feel comfortable dolly/lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling carts up to 40 lbs of library materials?
05
Can you interact with people on an upbeat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances or differences?
YesNo
06
Do you consider yourself trustworthy, ethical and professional?
YesNo
07
Tell us about your experience using either school or public libraries.
08
Do you have strong organizational skills?
YesNo
09
Do you consider yourself a team player who is proactive in doing what it takes to ensure a safe and well-maintained facility?
YesNo
10
Tell us anything that highlights your skills, talents, or experience.
Required Question
$15.01 - $17.71 Hourly
Location :
New Braunfels, TX
Job Type:
Part Time Regular
Job Number:
00729
Department:
LIBRARY
Division:
Library
Opening Date:
06/27/2024
Closing Date:
7/26/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine duties in support of New Braunfels Public Library operations; shelves and maintains library materials; assists in maintaining the Library's facilities; and provides general assistance to library patrons.Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties
ARE NOT
intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Assists in providing for the delivery of high-quality library services to the public.Sorts library materials and organizes book carts prior to shelving.Sorts, processes and shelves books, periodicals, and/or other assigned library materials.Performs a variety of circulation duties, responding to patron inquiries, checking books in and out and assists patrons in locating library materials.Evaluates and recommends library items for repair, rebinding and/or replacement and assists with same tasks.Participates in opening and closing duties.Participates in shelf reading as assigned.Dusts and cleans library shelves; re-shelves misplaced items.Straightens library tables and chairs; assists in maintaining the Library's facilities.Responds to routine patron inquiries regarding library materials and services.Assists in accepting donations from patrons in various weather conditions and can include lifting/carrying boxes of materials up to forty (40) pounds.Performs other duties as assigned or required.Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:Must be sixteen (16) years of age; AND one (1) year customer service/public interaction experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Required Knowledge of:
Excellent customer service standards and protocols.Required Skill in:
Performing a variety of routine library functions.Accurately shelving and maintaining library materials.Assisting in ensuring the delivery of high-quality library services to patrons.Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed in a library environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods of time.Must be able to safely push and pull loaded book carts and lift and carry library materials and equipment up to forty (40) pounds.Must be able available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.May be required to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster.
The City of New Braunfels offers a cost effective comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Some of our benefits are also available to our part-time regular employees.
To learn more about our compensation and benefits, please visit our page.
01
Are you at least 16 years old?
YesNo
02
Do you have one (1) year customer service/public interaction experience?
YesNo
03
Do you have effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with co-workers, supervisors, elected officials and the general public?
YesNo
04
Do you feel comfortable dolly/lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling carts up to 40 lbs of library materials?
05
Can you interact with people on an upbeat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances or differences?
YesNo
06
Do you consider yourself trustworthy, ethical and professional?
YesNo
07
Tell us about your experience using either school or public libraries.
08
Do you have strong organizational skills?
YesNo
09
Do you consider yourself a team player who is proactive in doing what it takes to ensure a safe and well-maintained facility?
YesNo
10
Tell us anything that highlights your skills, talents, or experience.
Required Question