City of Kilgore, TX is hiring: SEASONAL Library Assistant in Kilg...
City of Kilgore, TX - Kilgore, TX, United States, 75662
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Overview
Location : Library 301 N Henderson Blvd., TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 022316
Department: Library
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Coordinates and performs a variety of circulation duties on behalf of the Kilgore Public Library; provides customer service to the public; responds to circulation and/or other types of library inquiries; updates and maintains patron account records; assists in maintaining library facilities, equipment, and collection materials; assists with programming where needed; and performs other related duties as assigned under the supervision of library staff.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Staffs the circulation desk andprovides customer service topatronsin person and viatelephone.
- Responds tovarious types ofcirculationand/or othergenerallibrary inquiries; communicatesandexplains the Library's policies and procedures to the public.
- Performs a varietyofcirculation duties; checks items in and out; renewsmaterials; processesholdrequests under supervision.
- Monitors and notifiespatrons of missing/damaged materials and/or other accountissues. Collectsandreceipts library fees/fines;sell/rechargesprintand copy accounts;receives monies forFriendsoftheLibrarybooksales, balances andmaintainscash box.
- Contactspatronsbytelephone regardingthe availabilityofrequesteditems and/orreturnedmail. Inputs,updates, and maintains patron account informationin the Library's computersystem.
- Assistspatrons with basic reference inquiries and/orin locating librarymaterials as well as catalog training. Assists patrons with computers and Interlibrary Loans.
- Prepares items for shelving; places booksand audiovisualitems ondisplay shelves.Empties book drop;deliversclosing announcements.
- Prepares items for circulation, unpacks material shipments
- Assists with Summer Reading Program online record keeping and registration.
- Assists with events (set up, clean up, other duties as needed)
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Regular attendance required
Work environment
Indoor heated and cooled facility. Occasional outdoor events. Works with patrons of all ages and faculties. Saturday availability required.
Physical demands
Work is performed in a public library environment. Subject to sitting, standing for extended period, walking,bending ,reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Must be able to push/pull library carts and lift/carry library materials.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Required education and experience
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
Supplemental information
Work authorization/security clearance requirements; driver's license, drug screen, background, physical