What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant (Internal Candidates Only) (Open Positions: 1) position at City of Balch Springs, TX?
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Balch Springs Library – Learning Center
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Library Director, the successful candidate for Library Assistant will provide circulation and reference assistance to all patrons.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Check-in/out at the circulation desk, collecting fines, creating new patron cards, clerical, administrative, and other duties as assigned.
2. Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves or other designated storage areas.
3. Locate library materials for patrons, including books, movies, and periodicals.
4. Ability to provide information reference and reader’s advisory service, according to library policy and procedure, to the community by phone, in person, or electronic communication, using applied knowledge of research techniques and the library’s collections of print, audio visual, and digital sources.
5. Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be currently working with COBS
- Strong technology skills including Microsoft Office software.
- Good telephone etiquette and communication skills
- Ability to alphabetize
- Ability to navigate websites using computers
- Knowledge of printers, computers and other technology device
Salary : $15 - $19