City of Grand Prairie

Undergraduate Intern - Library

City of Grand Prairie  •  $16 - $21.68/hr  •  Grand Prairie, TX (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00307

Department: Library

Division: People

Job classification: Undergraduate Intern

Posting type: Open

Categories: Library, Internship

Summary

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Under administrative supervision, the purpose of this position is to provide customer service to patrons and maintains the library's materials and collection, and assists with library programs and other duties as assigned.

This Intern position is working up to 10-19 hours per week evenings and weekends.

Examples of duties

  • Aids in the circulation of library materials including shelving and shelf maintenance.
  • Processing of new items.
  • Provides backup assistance at the circulation desk.
  • Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of all reference and circulation policies and procedures.
  • Aid in organizing city archives.
  • Assists with library programs and displays
  • Promotes library services and programs through the development of displays and bulletin boards, flyers, bibliographies, and other types of publicity.
  • Compiles statistical information on areas of service.
  • Assists Reference Librarian in reference questions, answering phones, and general public interaction

Qualifications

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED and currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
  • Bilingual English-Spanish highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience using integrated library system software and online resources and databases.
  • Knowledge of and experience using personal computers, e-books, mobile devices, etc.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of library patron information.
  • Ability to perform basic reference work, material selection, cataloging, and classification.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationship with peers and supervisor.
City of Grand Prairie

About City of Grand Prairie

Conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie offers relaxation, family fun, friendly neighbors and a smart place to live and do business. As of 2020, more than 200,640 people call Grand Prairie home. In Grand Prairie, families who have lived here for generations welcome newcomers who come to Grand Prairie for the same reasons the natives don't leave—location and hometown atmosphere.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Grand Prairie, Texas
Year Founded
1863
Website
gptx.org
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