Library Coordinator - PT

Library Coordinator - PT

Salary

$17.48 Hourly

Location

Main Library - 300 W. Grubb Drive, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

2600338

Department

Library

Division

Library Administration

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 4:00 PM Central

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $17.48/hr.

To provide professional, effective, and efficient assistance to fellow co-workers and the general public; to provide a wide variety of highly responsible and complex duties for the Library Department. For full-time positions supervise, schedule and review the Library Technicians responsible for providing circulation services at the Mesquite Public Library

SUPERVISION

General supervision and performance reviews are provided by the Manager of Public Services.

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.
• Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the Library team.
• Provide the best possible customer service to the public by responding to, resolving, or directing to appropriate co-worker's library patron inquiries and complaints.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.

Full-time positions

Responsible for circulation staff supervision and performance, including planning work duties, arranging schedules and managing staff performance ranging from hiring to regular reviews and disciple procedures when necessary.

• Coordinate all circulation desk services including checking in and out library materials, , managing library cards and patron accounts, and performing proper cash handling procedures.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish circulation desk services; implement policies and procedures.
• Use the Integrated Library System to manage circulation tasks.

Part-time positions

• Assist library patrons in using the library including responding to reference questions, advising patrons on reading material and reviewing the proper usage of library material and equipment.
• Assist in organizing and implementing library programs in the library space and throughout the community.
• Manage materials ordering and processing as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.

Two years of formal or informal education, training, or work experience which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

EXPERIENCE

Full-time Positions

Cash handling experience required.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Full-time and part-time Positions

Library experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid drivers license.

WORK SCHEDULE

Applicant will need to be as flexible as it is possible.

Staffing for days/times that have not been decided, but it could look something like below:

Monday 3-8

Tuesday 3-8

Friday 1-6

Saturday 1-6

Employees must work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Part Time and Seasonal Employees:

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in 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.

Contribution to Social Security Administration is mandatory at a current rate of 6.2%.

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
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

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

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

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

Required Question

Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com