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Salary: $12.71 - $18.43 Hourly
Location : Library, 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen, TX
Job Type: Part Time without TMRS
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
HIRING RATE: $12.7096 Hourly
FULL HIRING RANGE: $12.7096 - $15.5697 Hourly
Check out the City of Allen Library
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
Join the City of Allen-a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents where strong economic growth, excellent schools, and an exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and play.
Our mission is simple: "To achieve excellence in managing community development and city services, continually enhancing the quality of life and public confidence."
At the City of Allen, our employees bring the PRIDE values to life:

• People First- Prioritizing others
• Respect- Treating everyone with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity- Serving with honesty and trust
• Deliver- Following through and exceeding expectations
• Excel- Driving innovation and continuous improvement

We do Work that MATTERS! Join a team that serves our community and makes a real impact every day. Learn more about the City of Allen at allentx.gov
The Position:
This position aims to ensure library materials are available for patron use. This is accomplished by shelving books according to library classification systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric) and repairing library materials. Other duties may include creating library displays and interfacing with City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Sorts and shelves all library materials by organizing book carts, transporting books and materials to the correct location -utilizing the library classification systems, placing books and materials on shelves correctly, examining books to ensure they are in operative condition, and straightening materials as needed.
• Checks shelves for accurate placement of materials and rearranges books to eliminate overcrowding so that the library collection is in excellent order.
• Locates and recovers library materials for library staff and patrons from public areas. Maintains the appearance of public areas.
• Performs various procedures before opening and closing the library by straightening chairs and picking up materials from tables.
• Assist patrons with routine directional questions, refer patrons to the appropriate staff member, and instruct patrons on basic library equipment such as the library catalog, microfilm, self-checkout, and copier equipment.
• Performs repairs on books, audio, and videos; cleans videos and works with processing personnel to repair new materials.
• Creates library displays by identifying, researching, and gathering information/materials for display themes and decorating display areas.
• Maintains back issues of library periodicals and newspapers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and skills may also be considered, but a typical way to qualify is by obtaining:

• Less than a High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior work experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

Work Schedule
Saturday 12 PM - 4 PM, Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM or 2 PM - 6 PM, Monday 5 PM - 9 PM, Tuesday 6 PM - 9 PM, Wednesday 5 PM - 9 PM (Th & F off), Nineteen (19) hours per week, weekends, varied hours. The schedule is subject to change.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct Supervision: Work is normally reviewed in progress and upon completion of each assignment to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; autonomy is granted at the task level; work is subject to both general and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of:

• City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Physical layout of the library.

• Dewey decimal system.

• Basic reading and math skills.

• Modern office equipment

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, vendors, the public, and City employees.

• Safely receiving, retrieving, and reshelving books, resource materials, and audio-visual equipment.

• Providing customer service to library patrons.

• Understanding and following oral and written directions.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Standard office or similar environment.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, walk, climb, twist, reach, and bend.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
Since this part-time position generally works less than 20 hours per week, this role doesn't come with traditional benefits like health, retirement, or accrued time off, but it offers plenty of opportunities for growth, experience, and making a real impact in your community! This is your chance to be part of Work that MATTERS!-apply today and start your exciting journey with us!
All City employees also enjoy free access to recreation centers, including:
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

• Yes
• No

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

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Do you have previous experience working in a library or a similar setting? Please note: all experience must be listed on your application.

• Yes
• No

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Are you able and willing to work the schedule listed in the application? Saturday 12 PM - 4 PM, Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM or 2 PM - 6 PM, Monday 5 PM - 9 PM, Tuesday 6 PM - 9 PM, Wednesday 5 PM - 9 PM (Th & F off), Nineteen (19) hours per week.

• Yes
• No

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