LIBRARY ASSISTANT PART-TIME Job at City of Plantation in Plantation

Overview

This is a non-exempt position, which is routine clerical work in connection with the City's library operations.

Part-Time Position. No greater than 24 hours per week. Work Schedule: Monday 4-8pm, Wednesday 4-8pm, Thursday 4-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Responsibilities

• Assists at circulation desk on selection of books, periodicals and materials; checks-out books and other materials.
• Assists patrons at the circulation desk, process and shelve library materials, and assist professional employees in library work.
• Assists in the general daily upkeep of the library’s appearance in order to maintain a welcoming and organized environment.
• Uses Library automation system to locate and circulate materials, return materials, issue and update library cards.
• Assists at Circulation Desk, Reference Desk, and the Children’s Room, as well as at various Library programs and events.
• Assists in processing of Library materials.
• Files books on shelves.
• Mends books as directed.
• Performs various light clerical duties as required.
• Assists patrons with public access computers.
• This position does not have final procurement authority.
• Performs related work as required and as directed.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of library practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures.
• Knowledge of clerical routine and operation of standard office equipment and library equipment, including basic office computer skills.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and the operation of standard office and library equipment, including basic office computer skills.
• Ability to work the circulation desk in checking out and processing returned books and other library material.
• Ability to greet library patrons; provide information and assist patrons with retrieving information on computers.
• Ability to assist patrons with public access computers.
• Ability to perform routine library clerical duties such as file books on shelves; file catalog cards; type registration cards; mend books, etc.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete work assignments correctly.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and library patrons.

Desirable Experience and Training

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school graduation; some experience in library work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Work is performed in a library environment.