Library Assistant
Pay
$21.26 – $26.57 per hour
Schedule
20‑hour workweek (partial benefits). Some evening/weekend work required.
- Monday: 11:15 am – 8:15 pm
- Tuesday: 2:15 pm – 8:15 pm
- Saturday: 11:15 am – 5:15 pm
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
About the role
A part‑time Library Assistant position is available at the City of Fort Worth’s La Gran Biblioteca, located in the La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth shopping mall (4200 South Fwy, Suite 1338, Fort Worth, TX 76115). The ideal candidate is customer‑focused, enthusiastic about delivering library services to a diverse community, and able to communicate in both English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver programs, workshops, and classes.
- Provide friendly, efficient, and professional service to customers in person, by telephone, and via email, including basic reference, reader’s advisory, and general usage assistance.
- Assist customers with locating materials, checking items in and out, and using self‑service equipment and technology.
- Offer technology assistance and computer training.
- Operate a cash register, process customer payments, and maintain a cash drawer.
- Develop library displays and merchandising materials to showcase collections, programs, and special events.
- Conduct community outreach, process new library accounts, and replace library cards at outreach events.
- Champion the library’s strategic goals and initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- No prior experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to communicate with customers in Spanish.
- At least one year of experience working in a library setting.
- Experience developing and presenting programs, workshops, and classes.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends, including Sundays.
- Ability to travel to various locations and work a flexible schedule.
Working Conditions
The position involves typical library duties such as touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, and repetitive motions. It is primarily sedentary work with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional walking or standing.