Job Description
Join our dynamic team at the Fort Worth Public Library as an immediate-hire Library Assistant! We're seeking a passionate individual to support our community's educational and recreational needs. This is your opportunity to make a direct impact in a vibrant urban library system with competitive compensation and benefits. Apply today and start your rewarding career in library services!
Responsibilities
- Assist patrons with book circulation, returns, and catalog searches using integrated library systems
- Provide exceptional customer service at the circulation desk and reference inquiries
- Process new materials, including cataloging and shelving according to Dewey Decimal System
- Manage library events and community outreach programs for all age groups
- Maintain orderly and accessible library spaces through shelf-reading and inventory management
- Operate library technology including self-checkout stations and digital resource platforms
- Collaborate with team members on collection development and youth programming initiatives
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in Library Science preferred
- Minimum 1 year customer service or library experience
- Proficiency with computers and library management software (e.g., Sierra, Koha)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in inventory management
- Excellent communication skills in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Valid Texas driver's license and reliable transportation for outreach events