Library Assistant (Part Time) presso City of Marshall, TX, TX

About the Department

 
WORK LOCATION:          300 S Alamo Blvd, Marshall, TX 75670
 
WORK SCHEDULE:          Various Hours

 FLSA:                                 NON - EXEMPT     
          
REPORTS TO:                  Library Director
 
SUPERVISES:                   Non – supervisory position
                
DEFINITION:     Provide evening and weekend library service.  Collaborate with other library staff to provide a wide range of library services to customers of Marshall Public Library.  

Position Duties

 
ESSENTIAL AND RELATED FUNCTION STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work scheduled hours at the circulation desk providing a variety of customary library services.  Check library materials in and out.  Wait on patrons, answer questions, find books or materials requested, obtain information for patrons or refer to appropriate staff.  Levy fines, take money, and prepare appropriate receipts.  Assist patrons in the use of online card catalog, computers, printers, and other equipment. Process applications for library cards, create patron records, and maintain accuracy and confidentiality of patron records in automation system.
• Provide appropriate library services over the telephone or refer to appropriate staff.   Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties including stock copy/printer paper or forms; file; maintain statistics; display flags.  Assist with library tours, programming, and with setting up the Gold Auditorium.   Secure the library building, and assist with maintenance of building and grounds to assure a neat and organized appearance of the library.  Perform any necessary daily function when primary person is absent.  Perform additional duties as apparent and/or as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

• Some college and customer service experience preferred.  Bilingual preferred. 
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Must have public service attitude with ability to effectively communicate with patrons and other staff.  Excellent public relations skills.  Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications and general office equipment.  Must be able to rapidly learn and perform tasks, manage multiple ongoing tasks, and effectively use complicated library software.   Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM.
• Must pass a medical examination and drug screening as authorized by law and have a valid Texas Class C driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.  

Other Qualifications

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Tasks are performed in a sedentary position at workstation with occasional walking required.
• Requires extensive use of computer, printer and other office and telecommunications equipment.
• The employee must exert light physical effort, occasionally involving lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects and materials (mostly file boxes) of up to thirty-five pounds.
• Requires visual perception and ability to communicate orally.
• Job must be performed with or without accommodations.