Seasonal Library Assistant

Coordinates and performs a variety of circulation duties on behalf of the Kilgore Public Library; provides customer service to the public; responds to circulation and/or other types of library inquiries; updates and maintains patron account records; assists in maintaining library facilities, equipment, and collection materials; assists with programming where needed; and performs other related duties as assigned under the supervision of library staff.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Staffs the circulation desk and provides customer service topatronsin person and via telephone.
• Responds tovarious typesofcirculationand/or othergenerallibrary inquiries; communicatesandexplains the Library's policies and procedures to the public.
• Performsavarietyofcirculation duties;checks items in and out; renews materials; processesholdrequests under supervision.
• Monitors andnotifiespatrons of missing/damaged materials and/or other account issues. Collectsandreceipts library fees/fines;sell/rechargesprintand copy accounts;receives monies forFriendsofthe
  
  Librarybooksales, balances andmaintainscash box.
• Contactspatronsbytelephone regarding the availabilityofrequesteditems and/orreturnedmail. Inputs,updates, and maintains patron account information in the Library's computer system.
• Assists patrons with basic reference inquiries and/orin locating library materials as well as catalog training. Assists patrons with computers and Interlibrary Loans.
• Prepares items for shelving; places booksandaudiovisualitemsondisplay shelves.
  
  Empties book drop;delivers closing announcements.
• Prepares items for circulation, unpacks material shipments
• Assists with Summer Reading Program online record keeping and registration.
• Assists with events (set up, clean up, other duties as needed)
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance required

Indoor heated and cooled facility. Occasional outdoor events. Works with patrons of all ages and faculties. Saturday availability required.

Work is performed in a public library environment. Subject to sitting, standing for extended period, walking,bending ,reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Must be able to push/pull library carts and lift/carry library materials.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements; driver’s license, drug screen, background, physical