Duties include assisting customers with checking out and registering for library cards; answering phones; taking payments; advising and assisting with Library resources such as online databases, library catalog and other technical resources; processing various reports; aiding with checking in, unloading, sorting and shelving library materials; assisting with makerspace technology; teaching classes and participating in outreach activities; and enforcing library policies and procedures to ensure safety of customers, staff and materials. Duties may also include assisting with projects, collection maintenance, displays, and monthly bulletin boards. Dependent upon assignment, duties may also include training staff members and volunteers; supporting reader’s advisory services; updating and maintaining patron registration files and system-wide supplies; responding to customer inquiries and disputes; responding to the library’s collection agency regarding customer inquiries and disputes; and / or processing and reviewing daily cash reports and deposits. Duties typically will require lifting up to 60 pounds frequently. Irving Public Library’s mission is to provide access to information for lifelong learning and promote the enjoyment of reading. An Associate degree or equivalent and two years of relevant experience required. Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills beneficial. Hours vary and will include some evenings and weekends. Applicants must submit a résumé and hours of availability with application.

PAY GRADE GG13 / $19.83 - $27.95 PER HOUR

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The City of Irving is situated near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with more than 140 international companies currently operating throughout the city. Irving is positioned to be the leading international business center in the US and is a city of tremendous diversity. The Irving Public Library has four locations, all serving unique communities and is nationally known for the North Texas Teen Book Festival, as well as for numerous NEA Big Read and other yearly community reads, for exceptional programming and for innovative partnerships with local schools and city departments. With more than one million items checked out annually, the multi-branch Irving Public Library system serves a community of more than 237,000 residents that is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation.