Library Associate-Seasonal

Job Description:

Library Associate-Seasonal

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $16.2225 hourly
Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, including Sunday afternoon

The City of Waco Seeks
The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service by assisting patrons promptly and courteously, whether in person or via telephone. They would have excellent attention to detail and enjoy organizing books by alphabetical and numerical order.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• One month of customer service experience

Preferred :

• Public Library experience
• Some college experience
• Bilingual in Spanish

Position Overview
Seasonal Library Associates are responsible for providing quality services to the public. They assist patrons in a friendly and timely manner, both in person and by telephone.

Essential Functions

• Use library automated system to check materials in/out, process holds, register new borrowers, and collect fines/fees.
• Assist patrons with the use of library equipment, including the copier, fax, online catalog, and public computers.
• Assist patrons with reference and readers’ advisory questions.
• Shelves library materials.
• Assist patrons in locating materials.
• Assist 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.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary:

See Position Description