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LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Euless Public Library

Applications are no longer being accepted for this position.

JOA#: 12/54/25
Opening Date: August 16, 2012
Closing Date: Until filled
Salary: $17.71 / hr

Job Summary:
Assists in providing reference and reader advisor services, especially at the Youth Services Desk. Assists with programming. Will work mostly afternoons to assist with after school programs, may work some nights and weekends. 20 hours a week.

Principal Job Duties:
Provides basic reference and reader advisory service within the Library and by phone. Assists and instructs patrons in the use of the on-line catalog and computers, CD ROM information sources, Internet, Office Suite, databases and other equipment. Assists in evaluation and selection of materials. Assists in planning and presenting library programming. Promotes library services and a love of reading to patrons. Prepares bibliographies. Keeps abreast of developments and trends in field of librarianship through reading of professional literature. Attends workshops and library related meetings as assigned. Understands and follows Library Policies. Performs other duties as assigned. Will include night and weekend hours.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree. Personal computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Previous library experience or experience retrieving information from online resources preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees. Good communication skills. Ability to exercise initiative, tact and independent judgment. Bi-lingual preferred but not required.