Library Assistant II- Youth Services Specialist Job at Flagler County in Orlando

Overview

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and delivering a vibrant, prosperous community with a focus on exceptional quality of life. We invest in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, providing for you and your family now and in the future. With continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. We foster a culture of innovation through collaboration and empowerment, supporting work/life balance with flexible work schedules and access to health insurance. Our robust benefits include low-cost health insurance, no-cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, county-paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs, all designed to support a happier, healthier you. We aspire to be the employer of choice for Flagler County.

Position Summary

Paraprofessional work requiring knowledge and experience in library service techniques and the application of these techniques to a specialized area of the library system.

Essential Functions

• May provide reader guidance and reference services to patrons.
• May be responsible for all circulation activities including maintaining the shelves.
• May manage day to day operations of a service area within the library system.
• May provide outreach services.
• May plan and conduct programs, book talks, or school visits.
• Provides basic instructions to the public in the use of various library systems.
• May maintain various statistics and prepare monthly and financial reports.
• Provides superior customer service in person, on the phone and via email within the service area of a full-service library.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates the activities of a library program unit; coordinates activities of the program unit with other departments in the library.
• Participates in the development of individual and program unit work plans.
• Analyzes library operational procedures related to activities of a program unit and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Prepares publicity, displays, and bibliographies.
• Develops and implements volunteer programs in support of library services.
• May recruit and train volunteers for support work and recommends assignments that will make the best use of individual talents.
• May act as a U.S. Department of State Passport Agent and processes passport applications in compliance with rules and regulations of the Federal Government.
• Performs ongoing assignments of moderate to high difficulty.
• Performs duties in keeping with the policies and procedures of the Flagler County Public Library.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Management reserves the right to add or amend duties at any time.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a related field.
• At least two years of paraprofessional library experience in the area of job responsibility.
• Depending on the program unit, knowledge of literature for children and young adults may be required.
• Experience serving all ages including materials selection, reference and reader’s advisory, planning and producing programs, and publicity materials is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Flagler County is a drug-free workplace; some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.

Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of library services and the ability to train staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of public library principles, organization, objectives, trends, materials, services, and practices.
• Knowledge of computerized bibliographic databases and searching techniques, online public access catalogs, and integrated library systems.
• Knowledge of reference interviewing techniques, strategy, and tools; adult, children’s and young adult literature and materials.
• Skilled at accurately and efficiently sorting and shelving materials in alphanumeric order.
• Knowledge of principles of selection, deselection, and evaluation of library collections.
• Knowledge of team building and participative management practices.
• Knowledge of current practices of children’s library service, children’s literature and materials, storytelling, book talking, and other public performance techniques; understanding childhood development and learning stages.
• Broad knowledge of U.S. Department of State rules, regulations and guidelines to act as a passport application acceptance agent.

Ability to

• Develop and apply library procedures and policies and other professional knowledge to practical problems.
• Efficiently utilize and troubleshoot office equipment, including computers, typewriters, cash registers, microfiche readers, copiers, telephones and word processing software.
• Communicate effectively by phone, in person or via email.
• Function independently, be flexible, and work effectively with patrons, co-workers and others.
• Use library automation and online databases.
• Work effectively with the public and staff in varied circumstances including stressful situations.
• Use independent and sound judgment to organize, plan, and direct library activities.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and moving books/carts and files of approximately 40 lbs.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities require extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor.
• Requires good hand dexterity for operating a keyboard.
• Ability to hear, comprehend and respond to library patrons, co-workers and supervisors both orally and in writing.