City of Mesquite, TX
Library Assistant I - Circulation Job at City of Mesquite, TX in Mesquite
City of Mesquite, TX, Mesquite, TX, US, 75181
Salary: $15.61 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2600013
Department: Library
Division: Main Library
Opening Date: 10/31/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $15.61/hr.
To provide general clerical support to the Circulation area of the Library; and to provide effective and efficient public service assistance to the public.
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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Senior Library Assistant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
Some library experience is preferred.
Type 30 wpm.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work 19 hours a week:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3PM-8PM
Fridays 12PM-6PM &
Saturdays 9AM-12PM
REQUIRED TESTING (only if interviewed)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit:
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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Indicate your level of library experience.
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Can you type 30 wpm?
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
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Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2600013
Department: Library
Division: Main Library
Opening Date: 10/31/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $15.61/hr.
To provide general clerical support to the Circulation area of the Library; and to provide effective and efficient public service assistance to the public.
You can search for this position's full job description here
SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Senior Library Assistant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Assist library patrons at circulation desk; check in or check out library material; issue library cards.
- Collect library fees; issue receipts; enter data into the computer; count money collected and ensure that money is properly documented.
- Process requests for library cards including accepting applications, verifying patron information, and entering data into the computer.
- Register and assist patrons at the public access computer workstations.
- Maintain a log of library statistics.
- Receive, sort, distribute newspapers and periodicals.
- Maintain subscription records to ensure continuity of resources. Notify supervisor of late periodicals.
- Maintain and update Meeting Room Calendar.
- File library card applications.
- Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the library team.
- Provide the best possible customer service to the public.
- Contact patrons by phone or mail when library material is overdue; prepare overdue search forms; clear patron records when matter is resolved.
- Shelve returned audio-visual material.
- Check shelves for overdue, lost and problem items.
- Answer incoming telephone calls; respond to and direct inquiries.
- Enter and verify a variety of data into the computer system.
- Assist in the closing procedures of the library.
- Route damaged items to appropriate Librarian or Technical staff.
- Assist in maintaining the photocopier, including adding paper and reporting maintenance problems to supervisor.
- Assist patrons with use of photocopier.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
Some library experience is preferred.
Type 30 wpm.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work 19 hours a week:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3PM-8PM
Fridays 12PM-6PM &
Saturdays 9AM-12PM
REQUIRED TESTING (only if interviewed)
- Library Department will conduct a math/cash handling test.
- HR will conduct: Typing and Customer Service
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit:
01
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
- Less than High School completion
- High School or GED equivalency
- Technical or Community College attendance
- Technical School completion
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
- Juris Doctorate
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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Indicate your level of library experience.
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- More than 4 years experience
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Can you type 30 wpm?
- Yes
- No
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
- No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
- No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months
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