City Of Balch Springs is hiring: LIBRARY ASSOCIATE ABC in Balch Springs

Job Summary:

The Library Associate A/B/C is responsible for planning, organizing, and promoting a variety of library programs and services to engage the community. This role involves assisting patrons, managing collection development projects, and performing technical services tasks. Through these efforts, the Library Associate A/B/C ensures the library remains a vibrant resource, providing valuable services and enriching experiences for all visitors.

Minimum Job Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

1. At least four years of related experience.

1. A valid Texas driver’s license.
2. Preferred Qualifications:
   1. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

1. Associate degree in library services or certificate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide reference assistance and perform circulation duties, including managing materials, cataloging, interlibrary loans, and processing new and old materials for circulation or retirement.
• Assist patrons with account issues, material reservations, facilities bookings, and general inquiries or complaints.
• Develop and present programs, events, and services to engage a diverse range of library patrons.
• Manage library technology devices, digital platforms, and social media presence.
• Create and maintain community boards, displays, and postings within the library.
• Participate in community events, committees, conferences, and training to promote the library and enhance services.
• Perform administrative tasks, including maintaining workflows, records, reports, presentations, and overseeing and assigning duties to library volunteers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Library cataloging methods and bibliographic records.
• Video and editing software.
• Library software and online services.
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures

Skills in:

• Communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Conducting reference interviews to determine the needs of the patron.
• Evaluating web sites for reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness.
• Operating modern office equipment, related software, and web applications.
• Reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work is typically performed in public library environment; may include outdoor community events; Must be able to stoop, bend, walk and reach and retrieve items from up to 7 ft. with the aid of step stools; Sits and stands for extended period of time assisting customers with public access catalog training, retrieving materials and answering desk phones; Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds;

Local travel may be required on an as needed basis; Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

E.E.O.C. The City of Balch Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.