Library Assistant - Youth Services - Part Time

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• Be distinctly Cedar Park - The Library's services and spaces are uniquely built to support the needs, priorities, and interests of the Cedar Park community.
• Be indispensable - The Library is an essential and relevant service to Cedar Park, responding proactively as the community continues to grow and adapt.
• Be awesome - The Library excels in the quality of the services provided to each library customer, as well as the efficiency and fiscal responsibility of the Library's operations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Library Assistant provides essential support to ensure the efficient daily operations of the library. This role involves assisting patrons with locating and checking out materials, maintaining the organization and cleanliness of library collections, and helping users with basic technology needs, such as computer access and printing.

• Answer informational and directional questions in person and by phone.
• Assist visitors with circulation services including interlibrary loans, reserves, and library card applications.
• Assess and collect fines for lost or damaged materials.
• Inspect, clean, and perform minor repairs on returned materials.
• Sort and shelve library items, including materials in the Children’s section.
• Provide basic technology assistance to visitors of all ages, including computer access, online resources, Microsoft Office programs, and use of library equipment (photocopiers, scanners, fax machines).
• Help residents navigate the library’s online catalog and digital tools.
• Answer basic reference questions about library resources, including children’s collections.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in training sessions.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including basic cleaning, security, and tidying of public areas.
• May support general office and administrative functions as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus six (6) months of experience working or volunteering in a public or school Library; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge: Library operations and the Dewey Decimal System.

Skill/Ability: Deliver quality customer service; accurately process materials and enter data into computer; process and repair books; pay great attention to detail; understand and follow instructions; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; operate standard office equipment, including fax machines, photocopiers and computers using standard word processing and data inquiry software; perform simple mathematical calculations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, organizations, schools, and the general public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description. 

Physical Conditions 

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials and book carts weighing at least 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to handle, sort, and shelve materials efficiently.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as shelving and data entry, for extended periods.
• Visual acuteness to read labels, computer screens, and printed materials.
• May be required to climb step stools or ladders to access materials on high or low shelves.

Work Environment

• This position requires work to be performed onsite, in-person. 
• May require working evenings and weekends as part of a regular schedule. 
• May require exposure to dust, books, cleaning supplies, and the noise of a busy public space.
• Work involves both individual tasks and collaboration with a team in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.