Library - Library Assistant
About The Position
Under general direction, the employee assists patrons with updating contact information, card problems, overdue fines and other library related matters. Employee also prepares recurring reports, records, and assembles information from more than one source. This position involves general library work, assisting all departments as assigned and scheduled to meet the service demands and taffing levels of the branch library. About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence. About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.
Responsibilities
- assists patrons with updating contact information
- assists patrons with card problems
- assists patrons with overdue fines
- prepares recurring reports
- records information
- assembles information from more than one source
- assisting all departments as assigned and scheduled to meet the service demands and taffing levels of the branch library
Benefits
- retirement (2:1 matching)
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- medical leave
- funeral leave
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- life insurance
- longevity pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
