Library Assistant

Posting No:               22-017

Posting Dates:              Open Date:      07/19/2022                   Close Date:       Until Filled                                                                                                                     

Brief Description of the Job:

Assist library customers by answering research or reader’s advisory inquiries. Compile records, sort, shelve, issue and receive library materials such as books, audiovisual materials, electronic media, and cards. Locate library materials for loan and replace materials in shelving area, stacks or files according to library practice. Register library customers to permit them to borrow library materials.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Associates Degree or equivalent preferred.  One year library experience is required.  Valid Texas Driver’s License.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the general public with their information needs by answering reference questions in print, over the telephone, and electronically.
• Persons functioning as Library Assistant may perform other duties by planning and administering materials collection analysis, selection and development, providing reference, readers’ advisory, researching and information services and performing bibliographic and computer instruction.

• Sort and stack books depending upon their publication, authors, type and various other attributes and maintain a record of the same in computerized database for easy access.
• Maintain membership log in the library and collect details from the patrons such as name address, phone number, age, etc., and issue ID card to them.
• Record details of items borrowed and returned by the members and contact them regarding items not returned on time.
• Collect fees and issue cards for the members and renew them periodically.
• Update computerized records with new items and maintain a centrally accessible database.
• Ensure members maintain discipline within the library and abide by all the rules stated by the library.
• Persons functioning as Library Assistant may perform other duties by overseeing the library technology and assisting patrons in computer access.
• Other duties as assigned.