City of Kyle, TX
Library Assistant - Part Time Job at City of Kyle, TX in Kyle
City of Kyle, TX, Kyle, TX, United States, 78640
Salary: $20.40 Hourly
Location : Kyle Public Library, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY24-2500075
Department: Library
Division: Library
Opening Date: 12/26/2024
Closing Date: 1/24/2025 5:00 PM Central
General Statement
Under the direction of the Circulation Supervisor, the Part Time Library Assistant will be passionate about providing courteous and high-quality customer service at the circulation desk daily and throughout the library, be highly enthusiastic about assisting with maintenance of library collections, and live for shelving and shelf reading. The Library Assistant also provides library patrons with basic reference and computer assistance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands, fingers, and arms; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb; balance; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch and/or crawl. The employee is regularly required to read; speak, including talking on a telephone; and hear with background noise. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.; push a fully loaded book truck weighing upwards to 75 lbs.; and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 lbs.
The employee will usually work in a climate-controlled indoor environment. However, while working in a library, an employee may be exposed to dust, loud noises, vibrations, fumes and odors, communicable diseases, wetness/humidity, and darkness or variable lighting.
Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.
TEAM KYLE BENEFITS!
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Location : Kyle Public Library, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY24-2500075
Department: Library
Division: Library
Opening Date: 12/26/2024
Closing Date: 1/24/2025 5:00 PM Central
General Statement
Under the direction of the Circulation Supervisor, the Part Time Library Assistant will be passionate about providing courteous and high-quality customer service at the circulation desk daily and throughout the library, be highly enthusiastic about assisting with maintenance of library collections, and live for shelving and shelf reading. The Library Assistant also provides library patrons with basic reference and computer assistance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares circulation desk for daily operations such as opening and closing routines of library, retrieving library materials from book drops and ensuring computers are operational.
- Works the circulation desk daily, assisting patrons with checking in and out items, answering basic reference questions, offering basic reader advisory, and assisting patrons in locating library materials.
- Assist with programming and outreach prep.
- Assist with leading programs when needed.
- Assist with book processing and weeding the collection as needed.
- Shelving of library materials and shelf reading for accuracy.
- Handle patron complaints with tactfulness and resolve issues with patron library cards.
- Collect fines and fees on patron accounts and notify patrons of overdue items and reserves.
- Maintain library displays.
- Assists patrons in the operation of photocopiers, faxing, and with computer and software usage.
- Operates a variety of standard office and library machines, such as fax machine, copiers, and computers.
- Answers directional, informational questions, policy, and procedural questions from library patrons.
- Issues library cards and ensures patron information is current and correct.
- Follows all library and city policy and procedures.
- Answers telephone and provides routine information over phone and through email.
- Monitors and maintains all library public areas to ensure compliance with library policies and procedures.
- Regularly monitors and maintains the tidiness of the library, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Performs shelf reading to ensure correct order and shelves returned items on daily basis.
- Performs all duties and special tasks as assigned.
- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Degree from an accredited University or Community College preferred, but not required.
- Relevant work experience in a public library preferred.
- Previous experience working with children, and knowledge of child development principles preferred but not required.
- Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish is preferred, but not required.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Monday - Thursday: 5PM-8PM
- Fridays: 10AM-5PM
- 2nd & 4th Saturdays: 9AM-4PM (OFF Fridays when working Saturdays)
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library service.
- Knowledge of integrated library systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of collection development and cataloging principles.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with a variety of reading and information related electronic devices and software.
- Knowledge of technologies and practices used within a public library.
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English clearly and concisely.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to respect the privacy of individual users.
- Ability to multi-task successfully, remain calm, and act resourcefully in the performance of job responsibilities.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with the public and in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and reach conclusions; deal with problems involving several variables.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy and flexibility.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
- Possess expertise with personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher), social media website maintenance. Ability to perform minor troubleshooting of computers.
- Must be prepared to work any day of the week including weekends and any hours of library operation. Occasional earlier and/or later hours may be required. In order to accommodate the needs of the library hours of operation and/or assist with covering staff shortages as necessary, the work schedule may vary week to week, day to day, or hourly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands, fingers, and arms; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb; balance; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch and/or crawl. The employee is regularly required to read; speak, including talking on a telephone; and hear with background noise. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.; push a fully loaded book truck weighing upwards to 75 lbs.; and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 lbs.
The employee will usually work in a climate-controlled indoor environment. However, while working in a library, an employee may be exposed to dust, loud noises, vibrations, fumes and odors, communicable diseases, wetness/humidity, and darkness or variable lighting.
Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.
TEAM KYLE BENEFITS!
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - United Healthcare 100% Employee Paid Premiums
- A portion of dependent premiums is covered by the City!
- Wellness Initiatives
- Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
- Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) **Restricted
- Mission Square - optional 457-deferred compensation plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- City-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
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