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Library Assistant (Part-Time)

CompanyCity of Schertz
LocationSchertz
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 10, 2026
About The Company
Follow your passions and pursue a career with the City of Schertz. We take pride in our community, value our employees, and are committed to providing excellent service. Schertz is known for its high quality of life, strong economy, and excellent public services. Working for the City of Schertz offers several benefits, such as competitive compensation, career development opportunities, job stability, and the opportunity to make a difference in the community. The City of Schertz has a diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The City of Schertz is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees who go above and beyond daily to serve the community. We highly value the work you do. To support our employees and their families, the City of Schertz offers excellent benefits including: Employer-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance for Employees Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) (2 for 1 matching) - Open to Full Time and Part Time 20+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental Health Benefits Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Worker's Compensation Flexible Spending Accounts 457 Plans & Roth IRAs Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000.00 per fiscal year) Flexible Schedules Available 12+ Paid Holidays a Year 12 Sick Days a Year (Roll Over) 12 Vacation Days a Year (Roll Over) Merit Pay Increases Schertz is a fast-growing Texas community, located just northeast of San Antonio, nationally recognized for its family atmosphere, foresight and innovation, commitment to economic prosperity, and workforce opportunities. The City of Schertz serves over 42,000 residents and several hundred businesses in various capacities. The City of Schertz is a full-service municipal organization, which means we offer positions in a wide variety of career fields. Whether you're looking to begin your career or advance it – or even end it on a high note – we have opportunities for you!
About the Role

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under general supervision, this position provides delivery of high-quality library services to the public, including staffing service points, assistance in managing daily activities of the library, maintaining library facilities, and performing a variety of administrative and technical functions in support of the library’s operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staffs service points.

• Performs a variety of circulation duties, including answering calls, patron inquiries, check in/check out of materials, holds assistance, card issuance, material location, library fee collection, patron database maintenance, and meeting room reservations.

• Assists patrons with all library technology, including public computers, online catalogs, mobile devices, software, and online services.

• Answers reference questions or refers reference inquiries to the Librarians as appropriate; assists patrons with locating/using library resources and services.

• Resolves patron issues regarding overdue items, fines and other circulation or routine matters.

• Participates in opening and closing duties.

• Monitors and empties book drops; cleans materials as needed; sorts and shelves material; cleans and maintains library shelves.

• Performs material preparation, repair, and removal as assigned; evaluates and recommends library items for repair, rebinding, and/or replacement and carries out those same tasks; processes mail, magazines, newspapers, and new, donated, or withdrawn library materials.

• Assists with library promotion, outreach, displays, programs and events.

• Processes overdue materials, including mailing notices and telephoning patrons regarding fines and overdue items.

• Provides assistance to patrons in placing and monitoring InterLibrary Loan (ILL) requests; manages ILL process as assigned.

• May train new employees regarding library and/or circulation procedures and policies as assigned; may present topics at staff training days.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred.

• Minimum one (1) year customer service experience; public library experience preferred.

• Online computer experience.

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Job Post Closing Date: June 24, 2026

Key Skills
Customer ServiceCirculation ManagementTechnical SupportReference ServicesDatabase MaintenanceMaterial ProcessingInterLibrary LoanPublic RelationsAdministrative SupportInventory Management
Categories
EducationGovernment & Public SectorCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide high-quality library services by staffing service points and assisting patrons with circulation, technology, and reference inquiries. Manage daily library operations including material processing, shelving, and facility maintenance.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
228
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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