LIBRARY INTERN

CITY OF TAYLOR•Taylor, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Library staff in library operations & service desk work, including performing daily library functions and assisting with reports, special programs, etc. Position is a seasonal, part time temporary position that requires working evening and weekend hours. Reports to Library Director or designee. This is a non-supervisory position. Has frequent contact with the general public, other city departments, schools, and organizations.

Requirements

Knowledge of good customer service principles
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
Ability to work well with adults and children
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to speak and write effectively
Ability to type accurately at a speed of 30 words per minute
Ability to learn to operate standard word processing and spreadsheet computer software
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations, schools, employees, and the general public
Work requires evening and weekend hours or other schedules as assigned
Regular and timely attendance is required

Responsibilities

Works service desks
Reshelves and shifts materials
Assists patrons in checking out, returning, and locating materials and information
Uses computers
Answers the telephone
Assists with technical and physical processing of purchased, acquired, and donated library materials
Provides quality customer service to the general public, City staff, and all other work contacts
Puts up seasonal decorations
Uses various equipment
Maintains shelf order, and shifts materials especially during library rearrangement and inventory
Performs various light custodial tasks such as dusting, emptying waste baskets, cleaning library materials, etc.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned