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Do you have a passion for libraries and the resources they provide? Do you long to leave a lasting impact on the community? If so, start your career with this entry-level position! Sarasota County libraries are not just about books. Our award-winning library system (10 branches, historical resources, and a new mobile library!) offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture.
As a library assistant for our Youth Services department at the beautiful William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Public Library you will stand as the direct point of contact for customers, resolving routine questions, or problems, and referring more complex issues when necessary. The ideal candidate for this role has prior experience working with youth of varying ages and is comfortable answering all inquiries from both the youth directly and their parents/guardians. All employees participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, contribute to decision making and evaluate the teams progress. Many Voices, One Team. This part-time position starts out paying $18.00/hr with countless opportunities for both growth and development, and an understanding that we love to promote from within! Apply today and know that you will be taking the first step towards a long-term career in the library system.
About the Position
In this role you will:
Implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by customers.
Provide assistance at all library service locations and stations.
Offer directional and service-related information to users.
Assist library users in person, by phone, or electronically.
Serve in material checkout/check-in, retrieve and process reserves, billing, and missing items.
Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
Sort and shelve materials and maintain an orderly arrangement of materials.
Aid in operating and basic troubleshooting of automated materials check-in, emptying and swapping materials bins, and routine maintenance.
Work Hours:
Part-Time, 20 hours per week.
Must be available, Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This location is not currently open on Sundays, however this is subject to change.
Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent education.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience in a clerical or customer service environment.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Rate: $18.00/hr