Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title:
Library Associate - PT
Department: Library
Location: City of Boerne, Texas
Salary Range: Hourly $18.06 - $22.59 DOE
Job Description: Primarily responsible for providing library services to patrons at all library service desks. Work involves routine circulation, shelf maintenance, and clerical functions using an automated system. Duties include locating and checking materials in and out, providing information and technology assistance, registering new patrons, shelving library materials, handling money, inputting data, and assisting with special projects. Also required to make independent decisions as dictated by library policies.
Key Responsibilities: - Provides customer service to library users at all public desks.
- Registers library patrons.
- Provides information and technology assistance to library users; troubleshoots equipment.
- Manages daily cash and credit card transactions.
- Promotes library programs and services by promoting upcoming events, directing patrons to the online calendar, and offering physical publicity materials.
- Assists staff with special projects.
- Answers the phone.
- Shelves and shelf reads materials.
- Advises and/or trains staff and volunteers performing related work; may participate in recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
- Processes and repairs library materials.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
- Adheres to regular and prompt attendance.
- Serves as essential emergency personnel when required.
Qualifications: - Education: High school diploma or its equivalent; experience relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position, including computer literacy.
- Knowledge of: municipal library operations; integrated library management systems; and the Dewey Decimal System.
- Skill/Ability to : Work cooperatively and maintain effective interpersonal and working relationships with the public, organizations, and co-workers; work well with adults, and youth; understand and be sensitive to the needs of individuals of all backgrounds; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; perform simple mathematical computations; provide customer service, including technology assistance; problem solve; type accurately and demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Office products, financial transaction software, Web-based programs and the internet; assist patrons with a wide variety of operating systems, software, and devices; work evening and weekend hours.
- Safety/Physical Requirements : Moderate. Tasks involve bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs.The individual must be able to shelve materials of various sizes. Constantly work in indoor conditions. Continually operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time as necessary.
- Certifications & Licenses Required: Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Application Process: - Submit resume, cover letter, and application form
- Initial phone/video screening interview.
- In-person interview with hiring manager and staff.
- Skills assessment (if applicable).
- Final interview and reference check.
- Job offer to the selected candidate.
Special Benefits & Perks: - Holiday Pay
- Vacation/Sick paid days off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Texas Municipal Retirement System 2:1 (7% Employee Contribution, 14% City’s contribution with 5-year vesting & 20 20-year retirement.
Application Timeline: The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!
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