What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Associate position at City of Waco?
Minimum Starting Salary: $18.4349 hourly- Depending on Qualifications
The work schedule is Tuesday - Saturday:
Tuesday-Wednesday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
.Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
- One month of customer service experience
Preferred:
- Some college experience
- Public library experience
- Bilingual in Spanish
Position Overview
Library Associates are responsible for providing quality services to the public. They assist patrons in a friendly and a timely manner both in person and by telephone.
Essential Functions
- Uses established library systems to locate and check materials in/out, process user requests, register new borrowers, collect fines/fees, and report statistics.
- Assists patrons with the use of library equipment, including the copier, fax, online catalog, and public computers.
- Assists patrons with reference and readers’ advisory questions.
- Shelves library materials.
- Assists patrons in locating materials.
- Assists in keeping the library neat and orderly.
- Assists Librarians in the preparations and presentation of programs.
- Assists with the opening and closing procedures of the library.
- May take a lead role in Branch Manager’s absence.
- Must follow ALA principles and guidelines as they pertain to censorship and confidentiality.
- Must be able to report to a different location within 30 minutes as needed.
- Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, including Sunday afternoon.
- May occasionally travel to various City facilities as needed to attend meetings, coordinate with teams, and support ongoing initiatives.
Salary : $18 - $27