Library Assistant I - PTT

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status). 

ENTRY SALARY: $19.25/hour

The City of Clearwater has a need for temporary seasonal employees to supplement our permanent workforce. A seasonal job is a short-term position designed to fill a temporary need, usually related to a specific time of year.  These seasonal employees are invaluable in meeting the mission of the agency.

Under general supervision, the Seasonal Library Assistant I - PTT performs para-professional library services. Assists patrons with various library inquiries, supports the development and implementation of library programs and services, codes, copy catalogs, processes materials, and performs a wide range of circulation duties.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Checks in and checks out various materials and patron holds; monitors, inspects, and evaluates all materials for any wear, damage, or defect.
• Assists and supports patrons inside the library and responds to inquiries and questions; explains policies and rules, instructs patrons regarding library equipment, and assists with library technology and systems; registers new patrons with cards and monitors their statistical classes.
• Collects, manages, and handles fines and fees; processes the cash box, self-check machine funds, receipts, and cash transactions; writes deposits and handles donations and monies for the friends of the Clearwater library bookstore.
• Performs various general reference tasks; assists with book look ups, hold requests, and other tasks; maintains and monitors the hold shelf, triggers, and stickers.
• Manages paper supplies and other library materials; ensures all necessary library documents, writing utensils and other supplies are fully stocked; manages lost and found items.
• Retrieves and organizes library materials from the outside book drop; sorts library materials and processes; receives and records deliveries coming in and going out of the library; keeps appropriate records and documents.
• Researches, plans, develops, and implements various library programs; supports the Youth Service Program and other library initiatives.
• Compiles, packs, and organizes bags of library materials going to other libraries; ensures the appropriate materials, labels, and processing.
• Participates and assists in both opening and closing procedures; monitors and cares for equipment and machines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate preferred. Completion of 10^th grade; experience in customer service preferred.  Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.     

Knowledge of –

• Daily library routines and shelving techniques and practices
• Dewey Decimal system
• Customer Service and skills
• Cash handling and process
• General library policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

• Following oral and written instructions
• Accurately filing and shelving library materials both alphabetically and numerically
• Handle cash, collect fees and fines, create deposits, and keep accurate accounting
• Responding and engaging with library patrons and the community
• Lifting and transporting various heavy loads of library materials and pushing book carts
• Operating a computer