Library Associate

Job Description:

Library Associate

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $18.4349 hourly - Depending on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks
The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, pay close attention to detail, and enjoy organizing books using alpha-numeric systems.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

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

Preferred:

• S ome college experience
• Public Library experience
• Bilingual in Spanish
  

Position Description
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.
Position Responsibilities

• 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.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

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