City of Wichita, KS
Library Assistant (PT) - Evergreen Job at City of Wichita, KS in Wichita
City of Wichita, KS, Wichita, KS, US, 67232
Salary: $19.19 - $27.12 Hourly
Location : Evergreen Branch Library, KS
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: Library Assistant PT Evergreen
Department: Library
Division: LIBRARY Administration
Opening Date: 09/30/2025
Closing Date: 10/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: 1000
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for a Library Assistant position at the Evergreen Branch.
General responsibilities of this position include customer assistance in all aspects of library service in person and by telephone (circulation, reader's advisory, public computing, and basic reference). Additional tasks include branch operations such as cash handling, shelving and shelf-reading, collection maintenance, public computer assistance, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
The employee selected for this position must be bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) and able to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, possess excellent searching skills, demonstrate computer competency that includes the ability to assist others with basic public computing needs, and be able to learn and implement City and Library policies and procedures.
This position is assigned to the Evergreen Branch, however coverage at other locations may be scheduled as needed.
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION: The day and hours for this position:
September - May
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
**Posting may close at any time **
Examples of Work Performed
Required Experience and Training
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
The following verifies my highest level of education..
02
Do you speak, read and/or write English and Spanish fluently?
03
I have the following years of experience working in Library or a bookstore.
04
I have working knowledge of Polaris library software system: Library's inventory and customer management software.
05
I have working knowledge of Dewey Decimal System or library cataloging methods.
06
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Question
Location : Evergreen Branch Library, KS
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: Library Assistant PT Evergreen
Department: Library
Division: LIBRARY Administration
Opening Date: 09/30/2025
Closing Date: 10/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: 1000
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for a Library Assistant position at the Evergreen Branch.
General responsibilities of this position include customer assistance in all aspects of library service in person and by telephone (circulation, reader's advisory, public computing, and basic reference). Additional tasks include branch operations such as cash handling, shelving and shelf-reading, collection maintenance, public computer assistance, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
The employee selected for this position must be bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) and able to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, possess excellent searching skills, demonstrate computer competency that includes the ability to assist others with basic public computing needs, and be able to learn and implement City and Library policies and procedures.
This position is assigned to the Evergreen Branch, however coverage at other locations may be scheduled as needed.
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION: The day and hours for this position:
September - May
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1:00pm-5:00pm.
- Every other Friday: 1:00pm-5:00pm.
- Every other weekend Saturday: 9:45am-6:15pm and Sunday: 12:45pm-5:15pm.
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1:00pm-5:00pm.
- Every other Tuesday: 1:00pm-5:30pm.
- Every other Saturday 9:45am-6:15pm.
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
**Posting may close at any time **
Examples of Work Performed
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Provide translation services routinely for the library and as needed for other City departments.
- Performs reference and/or circulation work.
- Plans, prepares and presents programs.
- Assists with maintenance of collection (e.g. pulling holds, shelving, sorting, shelf reading, checking items in and out, etc.).
- Prepares displays.
- Provides basic reader's advisory services.
- In charge of a section or branch library as assigned.
- Mends and processes materials.
- Performs clerical work.
- Assists customers with basic technology needs (e.g. computer, e-reader and tablet needs).
- Assists customers with the use of library services.
- Serves on system-wide committees as assigned.
- Responsible for opening and/or closing of a section or branch as assigned.
- Oversees work of volunteers.
- Dependent upon assignment, position may be required to travel to different work sites throughout the workday. Those positions will require reliable personal transportation.
- Examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
- Knowledge of standard library principles, practices, and methods
- Knowledge of standard computer keyboard configurations, office software and windows environments
- Knowledge of entering monetary transactions in a software program
- Knowledge of basic reader interest and of book titles and authors
- Ability to sort and file items in accordance with established procedures based on alphabetical and/or numeric coding
- Knowledge of general reference practices
- Ability to manually count back change
- Ability to follow simple instructions
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with speed and accuracy
- Ability to: push a loaded book cart, weighing up to 250 pounds; reach, bend, stoop, or squat and arrange books on library shelves; use manual office tools and supplies
- Ability to develop effective relationships with associates, outside agencies and the public
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, in writing, and/or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers
Required Experience and Training
- A Highschool diploma.
- Fluency in both written and oral English and Spanish.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
- One (1) year experience working in a library or bookstore.
- Familiarity with Polaris library software system.
- Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System or library cataloging methods.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
The following verifies my highest level of education..
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- I do not have any of the degrees or education listed above.
02
Do you speak, read and/or write English and Spanish fluently?
- Yes
- No
03
I have the following years of experience working in Library or a bookstore.
- less than 1 year experience
- 1-3 years' experience
- 4+ years' experience
- I do not have any experience working in Library or a bookstore.
04
I have working knowledge of Polaris library software system: Library's inventory and customer management software.
- Yes
- No
05
I have working knowledge of Dewey Decimal System or library cataloging methods.
- Yes
- No
06
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Yes
- No
Required Question