What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant (Full-Time) position at City of Kingsport, TN?
Salary : $28,516.80 - $30,430.40 Annually
Location : Kingsport, TN
Job Type : Full Time Regular
Job Number : 2025-2-17
Department : Leisure / Community Services
Division : Library
Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Performs a variety of functions, including assisting in borrowing of material, to provide a positive experience for visitors to the City of Kingsport Public Library.
Essential Functions
- Plans, implements, and reflects on appropriate programs;
- Attends community events, and visits civic groups, schools, and other sites to promote library information and resources;
- Completes circulations tasks;
- Takes requests and borrows requested materials from other library systems;
- Handles money received for fines, lost or damaged materials, or other fees;
- Prepares cash reports;
- Maintains the shelves;
- Maintains requested statistics;
- Performs a variety of tasks to ensure users have a positive experience using the library;
- Provides assistance to library visitors including locating materials and providing information;
- Provides Reader's Advisory;
- Ensures that the library feels welcoming by providing excellent service and by maintaining a clean, organized library;
- Develops displays;
- Attends professional development and educational workshops; and
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field preferred. Valid TN / VA Driver's License.
The City of Kingsport does not currently offer any benefits for Part-Time, Seasonal, or Temporary Employess.
Salary : $28,517 - $30,430
