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City of Palestine
Sr. Library Assistant - Youth Services
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What they do
A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
$34,420 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Provides courteous, professional customer service while maintaining patron confidentiality. Performs circulation functions including check-out, check-in, holds, library card registration, fines, and cash handling. Provides readers' advisory, basic reference, and technology assistance. Assists patrons with computers, printing, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Office, mobile devices, eBooks, online databases, and digital resources. Shelves, shelf-reads, shifts, and maintains collections using the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Opens and closes the library and assumes responsibility for the building when assigned. Maintains accurate statistics and records Supports collection maintenance, displays, merchandising, and special projects. Maintains a clean, safe, welcoming, and organized library environment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Plans, promotes, presents, and evaluates educational and recreational programs for children, teens, and families. Coordinates Summer Reading and seasonal programming. Develops early literacy, STEAM, family engagement, and lifelong learning activities. Works collaboratively with schools, childcare providers, homeschool groups, community organizations, and City departments. Creates displays, promotional materials, and approved social media content supporting library programs. Selects, evaluates, and weeds youth collections in coordination with the Library Director. Conducts library tours and outreach presentations. Works outdoors during community events and summer activities as needed.