What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant I (Part Time) position at Safety Harbor, City of (FL)?
The hiring rate for this position is $17.46/hour for 20 hours per week.
Under the general supervision of the Departmental supervisor, or designee. Performs a variety of clerical work involving the circulation and processing of library materials. Responsible for the relative application of library practices in all areas of Library operations in accordance with applicable City codes and Departmental policies. Duties are generally performed independently. Work is reviewed through reports, observations, and obtained results.
High school diploma, GED. Previous experience working in a library desired. Valid Florida Driver’s License.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works inside.
The City of Safety Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Under the general supervision of the Departmental supervisor, or designee. Performs a variety of clerical work involving the circulation and processing of library materials. Responsible for the relative application of library practices in all areas of Library operations in accordance with applicable City codes and Departmental policies. Duties are generally performed independently. Work is reviewed through reports, observations, and obtained results.
- Shelve library materials, straighten, and check shelves for accuracy, shift materials when needed due to crowding, empty exterior book drops, and fill items on hold request lists.
- Staffs the youth and circulation desk; assist patrons with check-in and out process in person and at self-checkouts.
- Handles monetary transactions and reconcile daily reports.
- Responds to patron inquiries in person and on the telephone, assist customers in locating different areas of the library, and place holds on requested materials.
- Provides access to study and meeting rooms as required. Build awareness of library programs to market verbally to patrons at front desk, answer questions or refer to other staff.
- Assists in the preparation of program materials.
- Checks in materials returned from other library locations. Prepare and send holds to other locations.
- Creates themed displays of library materials to promote circulation.
- Prices items and stock Friends of the Library Bookstore as needed.
- Evening and some weekend required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work with the public is essential.
- Ability to utilize independent judgment.
- Knowledge of cash and credit card handling.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to patrons and fellow staff.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of public library methods and procedures and the operation of library equipment, including computers, RFID readers, and scanners.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with fellow staff and patrons.
- Computer literate and ability to learn library catalog and other related software programs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
High school diploma, GED. Previous experience working in a library desired. Valid Florida Driver’s License.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
- Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Reaching, bending, light lifting.
- Use of fingers, use of hands.
- Sitting, bending, standing, walking.
Works inside.
The City of Safety Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $17 - $28