Library Assistant - Main Branch

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Full Time Library Assistant for the Main Library located in Downtown St. Augustine.  

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including the #1 rated public school system in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10^th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

SJCPLS encourages a love of literature, the arts, and lifelong learning by providing a variety of information, resources, and entertainment to the community. SJCPLS serves all areas of St. Johns County, including St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fruit Cove, and Hastings. The Library System has six branches, two bookmobiles, and offers books-by-mail service. In addition to books, periodicals, and online databases, SJCPLS offers computer access, notary services, Inter-Library Loan, access to a Seed Library, test proctoring, and many volunteer opportunities. The Library System also offers a dynamic range of programming for adults, teens, and children.

Employees work in a team-oriented environment and are responsible for assisting with library circulation, youth, and adult service areas.   

The ideal Library Assistant candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, Humility and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Participates in library initiatives, programs and community events as assigned.
• Assists patrons at the circulation desk; checks materials in and out; registers patrons; process holds requests; collects fines and fees.
• Shelves circulated and in-house materials; reads shelves to ensure accuracy of material placement and empties book drop.
• Assists with providing reader’s advisory, reference and general information to patrons; assists in providing assistance and instruction regarding the use of databases, catalogs, and computer applications.
• Schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Library staff work cooperatively between all six branches and bookmobiles to provide needed public services throughout St. Johns County. Staff are subject to work assignments at other library branches, county locations, and outreach events on occasional, semi-permanent, or permanent bases depending on staffing and public need. 

Candidates for the Library Assistant are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent recognized certification
• Minimum one (1) year of customer service or library experience. College education may be substituted for experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
• Works a schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays or also at other branches as assigned.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: 

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.