Job Description
Salary: $26.83 - $29.61 Hourly
Location : Hutto, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Library
Division: Library
Opening Date: 05/19/2025
Closing Date: 5/26/2025 10:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Library Director, Library Manager, and the Librarian(s), the Library Assistant is responsible for performing general library tasks, working the circulation desk, planning and assisting with programs, and attending outreach events.
Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience. Essential Duties - Assists with managing the City of Hutto Library's website
- Creates and issues library cards
- Circulates materials including check-in and check-out, renewals, holds, and reserves
- Handles patrons concerns with tactfulness and resolves issues with patron library cards
- Collects fines and fees on patron accounts and notifies patrons of overdue items and fees
- Follows all policies and procedures regarding privacy and confidentiality of patron and employee information
- Answers the telephone, checks the library email, and provides routine information over the phone and via email
- Re-shelves materials properly; prepares materials for circulation; and provides basic repairs to library materials
- Assists patrons with readers' advisory; the use of other library resources; the operation of photocopiers, and with computers
- Participates in creating displays, exhibits, and planning and presenting programs. Assists with special programs and attends outreach events
- Monitors reading rooms and all library areas to ensure compliance with library policies and procedures and maintains the library's physical appearance
- Must be prepared to work any day of the week including weekends and any hours the library is open
- Plans, prepares, assists, and presents programming and outreach assistance
- Must be comfortable opening and closing library independently as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Certification & Experience - Associate's degree in library science or related field from an accredited college or university; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Library setting or in a customer service-oriented environment
- Demonstrated comfort with using computers and digital tools is preferred
Principles of Customer Service & Disclaimer Physical Demands Physical tasks may include lifting, squatting, bending, stooping, walking, and carrying supplies, as needed, to accomplish the tasks of the activity on a daily basis. Must be able to reach materials at 90" height shelving or shelving at floor level, lift and carry materials, with the use of proper equipment, and push/pull full book carts.
Based upon need, required to work flexible hours. The weekly work schedule will include nights and weekends, with some changes to the regular schedule required to participate in programming and outreach services.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
At the City of Hutto we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. We offer free medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability for employees, and the ability to purchase plans for family members. The City of Hutto also provides:
- 2:1 Retirement contributions at 7% to Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- 14-Paid Holidays
- Bilingual and Miscellaneous Certification Pay
- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation Per Year
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Sick leave
- Hybrid Work Available
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flex Time
City of Hutto
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