Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01241

Department: LIBRARY & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT

Division: LIBRARY ADMIN

Job classification: Library Assistant-PT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Library

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $16.7903 hourly- Depending on Qualifications

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City of Waco Seeks

The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, pay close attention to detail, and enjoy putting books in order using alpha/numeric systems.

Job Summary

Under basic supervision, assists Waco-McLennan County Library (WMCL) patrons with locating items, check-out and return of library materials and other customer services. Library Assistants are responsible for providing quality customer services to the public. They assist in a friendly and a timely manner both in person and by telephone.

Qualifications

Required:

• H.S. Diploma
• Must be at least 16 years of age and have acquired or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED
• One month of customer service experience

Preferred:

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Public library experience

Essential Functions

• Shelves various materials in neat and proper order.
• Maintains shelves by regularly reviewing call numbers and reshelving anything found out of place.
• Provides general assistance to the public and refers to other staff when needed.
• Assists with picking up abandoned materials and straightening furniture in public areas.
• Provides excellent customer service, both externally and internally.