GENERAL PURPOSE:  Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine duties in support of New Braunfels Public Library operations; shelves and maintains library materials; assists in maintaining the Library’s facilities; and provides general assistance to library patrons.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.   

• Assists in providing for the delivery of high quality library services to the public.
• Sorts library materials and organizes book carts prior to shelving.
• Shelves books, periodicals, and/or other assigned library materials.
• Performs a variety of circulation duties, including answering incoming calls, responding to patron inquiries, checking books in and out and assists patrons in locating library materials.
• Checks-in, sorts, processes and shelves new, existing and/or donated library materials.
• Evaluates and recommends library items for repair, rebinding and/or replacement and assists with same tasks.
• Participates in opening and closing duties.
• Participates in shelf reading as assigned.
• Dusts and cleans library shelves; re-shelves misplaced items.
• Straightens library tables and chairs; assists in maintaining the Library’s facilities.
• Responds to routine patron inquiries regarding library materials and services.
• Assists in accepting donations from patrons in various weather conditions and can include lifting/carrying boxes of materials up to forty (40) pounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

   

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education and Experience:

  Must be sixteen (16) years of age; AND one (1) year customer service/public interaction experience is preferred.

   

  Required Knowledge of:

• Library operations and services.
• Customer service standards and protocol.

   

   

   

   

  Required Skill in:

• Performing a variety of routine library functions.
• Accurately shelving and maintaining library materials.
• Assisting in ensuring the delivery of high quality library services to patrons.

   

  Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Work is performed in a library environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to safely push and pull loaded book carts and lift and carry library materials and equipment up to forty (40) pounds. 
• Must be able available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• May be required to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster.

Starting minimum salary range is $11.83 - $14.20 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include Texas Municipal Retirement System; paid vacation and sick leave accrual. EOE