City of Mesquite, TX is hiring: Assistant Librarian - Main Library in Mesquite

Salary: $18.73 - $23.35 Hourly

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 2500086

Department: Library

Division: Main Library

Opening Date: 01/13/2025

Closing Date: 2/14/2025 4:00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $18.73/hr. minimum - $23.35/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To assist in providing information to library patrons including reference, reader's advisory, curriculum support, programming, collection development and maintenance. To respond, resolve or direct questions from library patrons. To provide highly responsible staff assistance to the librarian.

SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the Manager of Branch Library Services or the Library Services Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Assist library patrons in using the library including responding to reference questions, advising patrons on reading material and reviewing the proper usage of library material and equipment.
4. Prepare book and audio-visual orders in subject areas assigned by the librarian; check titles and availability.
5. Assist in organizing and implementing library programs, including literacy programs, STEM activities and outreach programs. Maintain cooperative relationships with teachers, principals and other school officials.
6. Process paperback and donated materials including stamping, labeling and entering records in the online catalog.
7. Respond to inquiries from library patrons; direct complaints or inquiries as necessary.

When assigned to the following:

1. Genealogy Department: Assist library patrons with local history and genealogical research.
2. Children's Services: Assist the Children's Librarian with planning, organizing and presenting Children's programs.
3. Adult Services: Provide assistance to library visitors at the Computer and Information Desks.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; major coursework in library science is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Work 19 hours a week. Monday through Saturday with some evenings to 8pm. Could work Monday, Tuesday or Thursday until 8 pm and alternating Saturdays 9am to 6pm.

REQUIRED TESTING (only if interviewed)

• Typing, Customer Service, Excel and Word

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit:

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have COMPLETED.

• Some high school or GED equivalency
• High school graduate or GED certificate equivalency completion
• Some technical or community college attendance
• Technical school certificate completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Library Science?

• Yes
• No

03

Indicate your level of experience you have in library science.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years experience

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Please read carefully: If you currently work for the City of Mesquite have you been working in your current position for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a seasonal employee.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 or more months.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee, but I have NOT been in my current position for 3 months.

Required Question