SEASONAL Library Assistant - Kilgore, United States - City of Kilgore, TX

Description

Salary: $11.98 Hourly


Location : Library 301 N Henderson Blvd., TX


Job Type: Seasonal


Job Number:


Department: Library


Opening Date: 04/02/2024

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 and provides customer service to patrons in person and

via telephone.

• Responds to various types of circulation and/or other general library inquiries;

communicates and explains the Library's policies and procedures to the public.

• Performs a variety of circulation duties; checks items in and out; renews materials;

processes hold requests under supervision.

• Monitors and notifies patrons of missing/damaged materials and/or other account

issues. Collects and receipts library fees/fines; sell/recharges print and copy
accounts; receives monies for Friends of the Library book sales, balances and
maintains cash box.

• Contacts patrons by telephone regarding the availability of requested items and/or

returned mail. Inputs, updates, and maintains patron account information in the
Library's computer system.

• Assists patrons with basic reference inquiries and/or in locating library materials as

well as catalog training. Assists patrons with computers and Interlibrary Loans.

• Prepares items for shelving; places books and audiovisual items on display shelves.

Empties book drop; delivers closing 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

Competencies
Supervisory responsibilities
None

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
able to push/pull library carts and lift/carry library materials.
Required education and experience
(Indicate requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity)

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Additional eligibility requirements
Work authorization/security clearance requirements; driver's license, drug screen,
background, physical (Police and Fire additional requirements)
(List any visa requirements, H1-B sponsorship, special clearances, etc. If applicable, insert
information regarding government contracts or special requirements.)
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
(Insert if applicable)
Other required duties

Please note this job requirement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.