Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.
Pay:
PAY:
$15.00 - $16.25
Job Summary:
Library Associates serve as paraprofessionals in a busy library environment. Work involves constant interaction with the public, problem solving for patrons and staff, reader’s advisory and other related library tasks. Position also performs a variety of library clerical tasks designed to implement, maintain and execute Clay County Library practices and procedures. As part of their contact with library patrons, Associates demonstrate knowledge of library services as well as interest in fulfilling user requests.
Position requires a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as initial patron point-of-contact and provides informational assistance
Provides standard reader and reference assistance services to the public in person, over phone and via email
Circulates library materials using an automated Integrated Library System (ILS); checks out/in and renews materials; places items on hold and searches for materials in the ILS catalog and in the physical collection
Retrieves, shelves and shifts books and other library materials
Collects and processes patron payments for fines and fees related to overdue materials and lost/damaged items and processes credit card payments for the same
Assists patrons using the public computers and with printing from public computers and photocopying
Assists in the processing of library books and materials
Creates thematic displays highlighting areas of the collection
Performs reader’s advisory, offering personalized recommendations to patrons based on the collection and online resources
Assists in the initial processing of inter-library loan requests.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
At least one year of customer service related experience (Preferred)
A valid State of Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record
Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Supplemental Information:
The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move about inside the area of responsibility to assist the public and manage library resources
Positions self to assist patrons with technology and materials and to pull and re-shelve materials, including at precarious heights
Frequently operates a computer and other productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
This position constantly communicates with the public, assessing needs and providing guidance. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move about inside the area of responsibility to assist the public and manage library resources
Positions self to assist patrons with technology and materials and to pull and re-shelve materials, including at precarious heights
Frequently operates a computer and other productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
This position constantly communicates with the public, assessing needs and providing guidance. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age.
Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07.
Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.