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Essential duties and responsibilities may include; but are not limited to; the following:\n\n• Works the front desk; provides customer assistance and guidance to patrons; responds to questions; assists patrons in locating books or other materials; answers incoming phone calls.\n\nChecks books in and out for patrons.\nAccepts requests for library cards.\nTakes money from patrons for the payment of fines.\nAssists patrons in sign-up for the use of the library’s personal computers.\nContacts patrons regarding book reserves.\nPerforms shelving of books; and DVDs.\nAssists the Librarian in cataloging books and movies.\nResearches obituaries for patrons; data enters cemetery records into an automated database.\nParticipates in story time activities for children.\nPrepares damaged books for repair.\nNotarizes documents.\nMaintains supplies at the front desk.\nServes as a backup for flag duty.\nSupports the relationship between the City of Plainview and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens; visitors; and City staff; performs other duties as required or assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nHigh School diploma or equivalent; AND one year of experience in basic library operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nLICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:\n\nMay require a valid Texas Driver’s License.\nMay require notary public.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:\n\nWork is performed in a standard office environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.\n\nKnowledge and Skills (preferred)\n\nKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:\nKnowledge:\nCity policies and procedures.\nLibrary policies procedures and methods.\nLibrary resources.\nLibrary system cataloging.\nInformation database systems.\nCustomer service principles and practices.\n\nSkill in:\nTime management and multi-tasking.\nEstablishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with library patrons.\nCommunicating effectively verbally and in writing.\nUsing a personal computer and various software applications.\n\nApplication Special Instructions\n\nIn order to be considered complete applications must be returned with the following attachments:\nCopy of your high school diploma or GED certificate\nCopies of any college transcripts\nCopy of your DD-214 (if applicable)","company":"Cityofplainviewtx","rawCompany":"cityofplainviewtx","city":"Plainview","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T16:08:49.223Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-4121.00","title":"Library Assistants, Clerical","slug":"library-assistants-clerical"},{"code":"25-4031.00","title":"Library Technicians","slug":"library-technicians"},{"code":"25-9099.00","title":"Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other","slug":"educational-instruction-and-library-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"519210","title":"Libraries and Archives","slug":"libraries-and-archives"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Library Aide","description":"Job Description Summary\n\nSUMMARY: Under general supervision performs clerical and technical library services in support of the daily operations of the City’s library.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions; as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act; may include any of the following representative duties; knowledge; and skills. 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