Job Details

Salary: $17.73 - $20.39 Hourly
Location : TX 75078, TX
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 2025-00149
Department: Library Services
Division: Library
Opening Date: 11/10/2025

JOB SUMMARY
Library Clerk - Part Time

Range: $36,872.00 - $42,402.80

Pro-rated Sick, Vacation Holiday and TMRS Benefits

Flex Scheduling Opportunities

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications:
Up to 28 hours a week
High School Diploma or GED.
Associate's degree preferred.18 years of age or older.
Library information, shelving procedures, repairing books and materials.
Computer skills and related systems
Child development and program creation
Town and Library policies and procedures
Applicable local, state, and national laws that affect libraries

Under the direction and supervision of the Circulation Supervisor, the Library Clerk provides exceptional customer service to library patrons, assists in reference and circulation areas, and performs various other library information services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.

PROSPER'S PURPOSE - PROSPER IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
Part-Time Position, 20 hrs or less per week.
01

Are you a citizen of the United States of America?

• Yes, I am
• No, I am not

02

Are you available Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm?

• Yes, I am
• No, I am not

03

A patron becomes upset when told they owe fees for a lost item. What should you do first?

• Politely explain the fee and offer options for payment.
• Immediately waive the fee to calm the patron.
• Refer the patron to the Library Director without further discussion.
• Ignore the complaint and move on to the next patron.

04

When shelving returned books, which practice ensures the collection stays organized?

• Place books wherever there is available shelf space.
• Follow call number order and perform shelf-reading regularly.
• Stack books on top of shelves for staff to sort later.
• Leave the books at the circulation desk for volunteers.

05

Which of the following is an essential qualification for this position?

• Master's degree in Library Science.
• Ability to demonstrate courteous service to all visitors, regardless of age.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Prior cataloging experience in a university library.

06

Tell us about a time you worked directly with the public. How did you handle a challenging situation and ensure a positive outcome?
07

This position requires balancing circulation duties, assisting with programs, and supporting volunteers. How do you stay organized when managing multiple responsibilities at once?
Required Question