HIRING RANGE:  $12.71 - $15.57 Hourly
FULL SALARY RANGE:   $12.71 - $18.43 Hourly

The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
 
The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
 
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:

• People First – Giving priority to others
• Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
• Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to ensure library materials are available for patron use. This is accomplished by shelving books according to library classification systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric) and by repairing library materials. Other duties may include creating library displays and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

• Sorts and shelves all library materials by organizing book carts, transporting books and materials to the correct location -utilizing the library classification systems, placing books and materials on shelves in the correct order, examining books to ensure they are in operative condition and straightening materials as needed.
   
• Checks shelves for accurate placement of materials, rearranges books to eliminate overcrowding so that the library collection is in excellent order.
   
• Locates and recovers library materials from public areas for library staff and library patrons. Maintains the appearance of public areas.
   
• Performs various procedures prior to opening and closing of the library by straightening chairs, as well as picking up materials from tables.
   
• Assists patrons with routine directional questions, referring patrons to the appropriate staff member and instructs patrons on basic library equipment such as the library catalog, microfilm, self-check out and copier equipment.
   
• Performs repairs on books, audios and videos; cleaning videos and working with processing personnel in repairing new materials.
   
• Creates library displays by identifying, researching and gathering information/materials for display themes; as well as decorating display areas.
   
• Maintains back issues of library periodicals, newspapers and microfilm.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Less than high school or equivalency with no prior relevant experience

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Work Schedule

• 19 hours per week, weekends, varied hours
   

Overall Physical Strength Demands

• Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.