Seasonal Library Assistant

Coordinates and performs a variety of circulation duties on behalf of the Kilgore Public Library; provides customer service to the public; responds to circulation and/or other types of library inquiries; updates and maintains patron account records; assists in maintaining library facilities, equipment, and collection materials; assists with programming where needed; and performs other related duties as assigned under the supervision of library staff.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Staffs the circulation desk andprovides customer service topatronsin person and viatelephone. 
• Responds tovarious types ofcirculationand/or othergenerallibrary inquiries; communicatesandexplains the Library's policies and procedures to the public.
• Performs a varietyofcirculation duties; checks items in and out; renewsmaterials; processesholdrequests under supervision.
• Monitors and notifiespatrons of missing/damaged materials and/or other accountissues. Collectsandreceipts library fees/fines;sell/rechargesprintand copy accounts;receives monies forFriendsoftheLibrarybooksales, balances andmaintainscash box.
• Contactspatronsbytelephone regardingthe availabilityofrequesteditems and/orreturnedmail. Inputs,updates, and maintains patron account informationin the Library's computersystem.  
• Assistspatrons with basic reference inquiries and/orin locating librarymaterials as well as catalog training.  Assists patrons with computers and Interlibrary Loans.
• Prepares items for shelving; places booksand audiovisualitems ondisplay shelves.Empties book drop;deliversclosing announcements.
• Prepares items for circulation, unpacks material shipments 
• Assists with Summer Reading Program online record keeping and registration.
• Assists with events (set up, clean up, other duties as needed)
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance required

Work environment

Indoor heated and cooled facility.  Occasional outdoor events.  Works with patrons of all ages and faculties. Saturday availability required.

Physical demands

Work is performed in a public library environment. Subject to sitting, standing for extended period, walking,bending ,reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Must be able to push/pull library carts and lift/carry library materials.

Required education and experience

• Must be at least 16 years of age. 
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.        

Work authorization/security clearance requirements; driver’s license, drug screen, background, physical