Library Associate

Minimum Starting Salary: $18.4349 hourly- Depending on Qualifications

The work schedule is Tuesday - Saturday:
Tuesday-Wednesday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

.Minimum Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

Position Overview
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.

Essential Functions

• Uses established library systems to locate and check materials in/out, process user requests, register new borrowers, collect fines/fees, and report statistics.
• Assists patrons with the use of library equipment, including the copier, fax, online catalog, and public computers.
• Assists patrons with reference and readers’ advisory questions.
• Shelves library materials.
• Assists patrons in locating materials.
• Assists 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.
• May occasionally travel to various City facilities as needed to attend meetings, coordinate with teams, and support ongoing initiatives.