LIBRARY CLERK (PART TIME)

City of Weslaco • Weslaco, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Library Clerk position is responsible for assisting with the organization and shelving of library collections, supporting and leading youth programs, creating and maintaining displays, promoting reading within the community, and assisting with other library activities as needed. The role also involves collecting fines, managing overdue materials, assisting patrons with book-related questions and computer issues, and supporting the Theater Complex programming and maintenance. The employee is expected to perform all similar or related duties. During the summer months, the employee is required to support the activities of the Summer Reading Program. This position reports to the Assistant Library Director.

Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• One (1) year of related work experience
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen
• Must have current valid Class "C" Driver's License and be insurable
• Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date
• Knowledge of spreadsheet applications
• Experience at collecting money and accounting for same
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with children and their parents/guardian
• Computer literacy
• Mathematical skills
• Recordkeeping and clerical skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

• Organization and shelving of the collection
• Assisting and leading youth programs
• Creating and maintaining displays
• Promoting reading to the community
• Assisting with other library activities
• Collecting fines
• Overseeing and calling for overdue materials
• Assisting patrons with questions for books and problems with computers
• Assisting with Theater Complex programming and maintenance
• Supporting the activities of the Summer Reading Program
• Decorating and maintaining library space, especially within the SRP season
• Filing applications
• Cash handling to collect fines and fees
• Assisting with monthly reports
• Maintaining library area clean and tidy
• Performing after hours work as required (nights and weekends)
• Assisting with emergency response as needed by city hall and local EOC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED