Seasonal - Youth Services Library Aide

ABOUT CEDAR PARK

As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family

• due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government.

Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home. Library Mission Our mission is to empower everyone to learn, create, and have fun. Library Motto The Library of Yes! Library Goals Be distinctly Cedar Park

• The Library's services and spaces are uniquely built to support the needs, priorities, and interests of the Cedar Park community. Be indispensable
• The Library is an essential and relevant service to Cedar Park, responding proactively as the community continues to grow and adapt. Be awesome
• The Library excels in the quality of the services provided to each library customer, as well as the efficiency and fiscal responsibility of the Library's operations.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides assistance in the Library department during daily operations; Duties include shelving returned library materials, ensuring that shelved materials are maintained properly, and assisting library patrons in their use of the facility.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Sorts returned library materials and returns the materials to the proper shelf location; Scans the shelves to ensure that all materials, including books, DVDs and CDs, are in the proper place; Assists in circulation when needed (inventory of returned items); Assists patrons with any questions they may have; Marks materials as "used" when appropriate; Performs general security and housekeeping duties necessary for opening and closing the Library facility; Straightens and cleans shelves and reading areas and moves materials to new locations as needed; Offers suggestions for where items should be housed in the library by serving on shelving-specific committees; Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions, as required; Prepares, timesheets, and correspondence; Peruses shelves looking for damaged materials; Other Important Duties Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent, plus relatable experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Municipal library operations; library technology systems; and the Dewey Decimal System.

Skill/Ability to:

organize and maintain a large number of materials; attention to detail; understand and follow instructions; demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication; operate standard office equipment such as copiers, a multi-line phone system standard computer software; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.