Library Assistant

City of Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2024 CLOSED ON 6/22/2024

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City of Lubbock

Library Assistant

SALARY

$18.65 Hourly
$1,492.00 Biweekly
$38,792.00 Annually

LOCATION

1306 9th Street Lubbock, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

L479-5214

DEPARTMENT

Municipal Libraries

DIVISION

5214 - Mahon Library

OPENING DATE

06/15/2024

CLOSING DATE

6/21/2024 5:00 PM Central

Summary

Performs paraprofessional level duties to assist Materials Management Services department and maintain library collection materials..

Essential Functions

  • Provides excellent customer service to all patrons and coworkers at all times;
  • Assist patrons in the use of library facilities, technology, and materials;
  • Develop and implement special library programs;
  • Assist patrons with the use of the computerized library catalog;
  • Assist in processing books which are being checked in or out;
  • Keep up with inventory and order supplies when needed;
  • Explain and enforce library policies and procedures to library users and staff;
  • Provide training to new employees;
  • Take part in library outreach endeavors;
  • Evening and weekend hours required;
  • Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field with an additional one to three years of experience working in library services, teaching or education field, or other experience providing programs to children or adults; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Library ILS (SirsiDynix preferred)
  • Library organization, policies, and procedures;
  • Program development and implementation;
  • Customer service skills;
  • A variety of library materials, resources, and technology.
Ability to:
  • Promote library services and public relations;
  • Communicate effectively with others.
Physical Requirements
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds
  • Occasionally walk and stand during a shift
  • Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
  • Place arms above, at or below shoulder height

Agency

City of Lubbock

Address

1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone

806-775-2281
806-775-2303

Website

http://www.mylubbock.us

Salary : $38,792

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