Library Associate

Library Associate

CITY OF WACO, TEXAS

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4 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time $18.43 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Summary Minimum Starting Salary:

$18.4349 hourly

• Depending on Qualifications The work schedule is Tuesday

• Saturday:

  Tuesday-Wednesday
• 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday
• Saturday
• 9:00 a.

m. to 6:00 p.m. .

Minimum Qualifications Required:

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent One month of customer service experience

Preferred:

Some college experience Public library experience Bilingual in Spanish Position Overview Library Associates are responsible for providing quality services to the public. They assist patrons in a friendly and a timely manner both in person and by telephone. Essential Functions Uses established library systems to locate and check materials in/out, process user requests, register new borrowers, collect fines/fees, and report statistics. Assists patrons with the use of library equipment, including the copier, fax, online catalog, and public computers. Assists patrons with reference and readers' advisory questions. Shelves library materials. Assists patrons in locating materials. Assists in keeping the library neat and orderly. Assists Librarians in the preparations and presentation of programs. Assists with the opening and closing procedures of the library. May take a lead role in Branch Manager's absence. Must follow ALA principles and guidelines as they pertain to censorship and confidentiality. Must be able to report to a different location within 30 minutes as needed. Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, including Sunday afternoon. May occasionally travel to various City facilities as needed to attend meetings, coordinate with teams, and support ongoing initiatives. The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds. To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page .

Why Work For Waco:

Meaningful and challenging work Make a difference and improve communities Competitive Salary and Benefits Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match Education Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Longevity Pay And More! Chance to do work you are passionate about Desire to give back

Closing Date/Time:

5/19/2026 12:00 AM Central

ABOUT THE COMPANY

City of Waco 254-750-5740 Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County. Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College. The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more. Governance and Organization Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge. The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations. The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public's trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing. With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.