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Title: Library Assistant

Company: City of Mission Texas

Location: Library, PA

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Library Assistant

Job Title: Library Assistant

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Library

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Supervisor: Associate Librarian, Area Head, or Designee

Effective: March 13, 2008

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Job Summary

Individuals classed as ASSISTANTS in the Reference, Children’s, Circulation, Technical Services,

Computer, and Business Office areas are responsible for performing all the functions of

and overseeing and controlling the services of these areas. As “assistants,” they are trained to,

capable of, and expected to be able to perform all tasks delegated or assigned by their

supervisors, including functioning as the lead individual in these areas in the absence of

their supervisors/area heads whose job descriptions are herein designated part of the

assistant’s Essential Job Functions. These individuals may be either full-time or

part-time employees and may be directly or indirectly assigned to supervise other

employees. Each typically has daily contact with the public. Individuals may work during the day

and/or during the evening/weekend periods and may work a shift. Each performs other duties

as delegated or assigned by the Supervisor or Designee.

Qualifications

II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ? High school graduate or G.E.D. is required. ? Experience in Library settings/procedures is required. ? Certification in area systems, programming, and information technology a plus. ? Accurate typing, filing and detailed knowledge of office procedures. ? General and specialized knowledge of library materials and procedures. ? Leadership and basic management skills are required for this position. III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS ? Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration. ? Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City’s expense. ? Applicant must have a neat and professional appearance. ? Applicant must have a current valid class “C” drivers license from the department of public safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past two (2) years. IV. SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS ? Ability to follow a firm work schedule as directed by supervisor. ? Ability to follow instructions orally or in written form and perform tasks with little or no supervision. ? Ability to perform work that is routine and detailed. ? Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately (to include correct spelling). ? Ability to perform the job with special attention to good public relations, safety, courtesy, and professionalism. ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, supervisor, co-workers, and employees/volunteers under individual supervision. ? Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency. ? Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. ? Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is a plus. ? Ability to make decisions based on available data/criteria, laws and regulations, or city policy. ? Ability to handle special projects of diverse nature as assigned. ? Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policy procedures. ? Participates in department and library meetings. ? Assists with closing of the Library as needed. ? Performs other duties as delegated or assigned by Supervisor or Designee. VI. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Organize and sets up for events and programs inside or outside the building. ? Assist with programming, special projects, and preparation of displays. ? Keeps storage and work areas clean and organized. V. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Provides information, reference, and reader advisory services to the public. ? Assists patrons in the public, technical, and business sections of the City’s Library in accessing and obtaining information and library materials. ? Works seamlessly with computer programs, networks, and informational management systems. ? Interprets rules and assists patrons in accessing information in the library or on the Internet. ? Deals with and resolves a variety of problems with constant attention to good public service. ? Creates and maintains indexes to reference/periodical material/collections. ? Checks, shelves, and maintains all types (e.g., books, records, cassettes, kits, software, CDs, etc.) of library materials. ? Receives library material, verifies against packing slip/purchase order/invoice/etc. ? Supervisory and management skills are essential to this position. ? Enters bibliographic information into our electronic databases. ? Provides events, programming, and special projects for children and adults. ? Oversees the activities of employees and volunteers in their assigned areas. ? Processes, sorts, shelves, locates, retrieves, maintains, charges, and discharges library materials. ? Records statistics and prepares reports. ? Clears book drop and shifts and moves library materials. ? Handles counts, deposits cash, and verifies cash flow activities. ? Administrative budgeting and accounting knowledge and expertise. ? Develops promotional material and promotes the library inside and outside organizations. ? Clean and dust library shelves, desks, computers, walls, floors, and work areas. ? nd procedures.

Special Requirements

VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following: ? Computers, Typewriter, Software Programs, Telephone ? CDDVD ROM, Internet, online reference tools ? Library material collections and circulating items. ? Copy & Fax machine. ? Pens, pencils, highlighters, 10 key calculators, Stapler, rulers ? City vehicle ? Policy & Procedure Handbook VIII. WORK ENVIRONMENT to the following environmental conditions are required for this job. IX. MANUAL DEXTERITY Both fine and gross hand manipulation is required to perform essential job functions. Fine hand manipulation is utilized to document information and to type, write, and file. Gross hand manipulation is required to grip boxes, sacks, equipment and books requiring moderate to heavy force exertion.

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Category Regular Full-Time Status Open Salary $12.27 Posted July 24, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled

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• Banking Business Services
• Computer/IT Services
• Construction
• Education
• Engineering Services
• Financial Services
• Government and Military
• Healthcare Services
• Insurance
• Internet Services
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• Other/Not Classified
• Printing and Publishing
• Real Estate
• Restaurant/Food Services
• Retail

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Qualifications

II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ? High school graduate or G.E.D. is required. ? Experience in Library settings/procedures is required. ? Certification in area systems, programming, and information technology a plus. ? Accurate typing, filing and detailed knowledge of office procedures. ? General and specialized knowledge of library materials and procedures. ? Leadership and basic management skills are required for this position. III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS ? Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration. ? Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City’s expense. ? Applicant must have a neat and professional appearance. ? Applicant must have a current valid class “C” drivers license from the department of public safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past two (2) years. IV. SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS ? Ability to follow a firm work schedule as directed by supervisor. ? Ability to follow instructions orally or in written form and perform tasks with little or no supervision. ? Ability to perform work that is routine and detailed. ? Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately (to include correct spelling). ? Ability to perform the job with special attention to good public relations, safety, courtesy, and professionalism. ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, supervisor, co-workers, and employees/volunteers under individual supervision. ? Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency. ? Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. ? Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is a plus. ? Ability to make decisions based on available data/criteria, laws and regulations, or city policy. ? Ability to handle special projects of diverse nature as assigned. ? Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policy procedures. ? Participates in department and library meetings. ? Assists with closing of the Library as needed. ? Performs other duties as delegated or assigned by Supervisor or Designee. VI. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Organize and sets up for events and programs inside or outside the building. ? Assist with programming, special projects, and preparation of displays. ? Keeps storage and work areas clean and organized. V. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Provides information, reference, and reader advisory services to the public. ? Assists patrons in the public, technical, and business sections of the City’s Library in accessing and obtaining information and library materials. ? Works seamlessly with computer programs, networks, and informational management systems. ? Interprets rules and assists patrons in accessing information in the library or on the Internet. ? Deals with and resolves a variety of problems with constant attention to good public service. ? Creates and maintains indexes to reference/periodical material/collections. ? Checks, shelves, and maintains all types (e.g., books, records, cassettes, kits, software, CDs, etc.) of library materials. ? Receives library material, verifies against packing slip/purchase order/invoice/etc. ? Supervisory and management skills are essential to this position. ? Enters bibliographic information into our electronic databases. ? Provides events, programming, and special projects for children and adults. ? Oversees the activities of employees and volunteers in their assigned areas. ? Processes, sorts, shelves, locates, retrieves, maintains, charges, and discharges library materials. ? Records statistics and prepares reports. ? Clears book drop and shifts and moves library materials. ? Handles counts, deposits cash, and verifies cash flow activities. ? Administrative budgeting and accounting knowledge and expertise. ? Develops promotional material and promotes the library inside and outside organizations. ? Clean and dust library shelves, desks, computers, walls, floors, and work areas. ? nd procedures.

Special Requirements

VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following: ? Computers, Typewriter, Software Programs, Telephone ? CDDVD ROM, Internet, online reference tools ? Library material collections and circulating items. ? Copy & Fax machine. ? Pens, pencils, highlighters, 10 key calculators, Stapler, rulers ? City vehicle ? Policy & Procedure Handbook VIII. WORK ENVIRONMENT to the following environmental conditions are required for this job. IX. MANUAL DEXTERITY Both fine and gross hand manipulation is required to perform essential job functions. Fine hand manipulation is utilized to document information and to type, write, and file. Gross hand manipulation is required to grip boxes, sacks, equipment and books requiring moderate to heavy force exertion.