County of Volusia is hiring: Library Assistant - Circulation Section - Daytona B

Library Assistant – Circulation Section – Daytona Beach Regional Library

Join the County of Volusia to support patrons at the Daytona Beach Library’s circulation desk. The role involves assisting with check‑out, return, self‑check‑out, patron accounts, and collection management. The position requires direct public service at least 50% of the time and may support displays and programs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain library records, assist patrons, handle cash, and use the integrated library system for daily operations.
• Assist with patron accounts, instruction, and use of materials, including self‑check‑out stations.
• Perform cataloging, classifying, indexing, and shelving of materials.
• Provide front‑line telephone and electronic service to citizens and visitors.
• Collect fines/fees, resolve patron accounting, and perform inventory control.
• Assist librarians with Children’s, Circulation, Computer/AV, Reference, or Technical Services sections.
• Support training of staff/volunteers, participate in workshops, and attend meetings as required.
• Assist with money deposits, maintain cash register accuracy.
• Help with opening/closing assigned sections and general library tasks.
• Support implementation of programs for adults, teens, and children’s audiences.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of customer‑service experience OR experience as a Library Assistant or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license at time of hire and within 30 days of hire; maintain thereafter.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Will be required to complete a pre‑employment skills test.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with library techniques (shelving, sorting, Dewey Decimal).
• Computer application skills for library services.
• Cash handling and money‑counting procedures.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to teach library procedures, maintain accurate records, and build effective relationships.
• Commitment to diversity and non‑discrimination.

ADA & Physical Requirements

Medium, repetitive work. Ability to see, hear, and use small finger dexterity; can lift/push 25+ pounds, stand long periods. Mental demands include reading manuals, speaking clearly, and basic math.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Volusia County is a drug‑free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans’ preference is provided in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), FSA, retirement (Florida Retirement System, DROP, 475 Plan), supplemental insurance (Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness), paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, onsite wellness center, computer purchase program, direct deposit payroll.

Application Questions

01 I have read and understand the above statement. 02 Do you possess a current Florida Driver's License? Yes No. 03 If you answered “No” to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter? Yes No Not Applicable. 04 Select your highest level of completed education: High School Diploma or GED, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or higher. 05 Please select the number of years of customer service experience you have: Less than one year, One year, Two years, More than two years, No experience. 06 If you indicated years of experience in the previous question, please indicate the following: the number of years, position title, brief description of your experience, the name of the agency/organization(s). If you answered “No Experience”, indicate N/A. 07 Do you have experience as a Library Assistant or equivalent position? Yes No. 08 If you answered “Yes”, indicate: number of years, position title, brief description, agency/organization(s). If “No”, indicate N/A. 09 Do you have previous library experience? Yes No. 10 If “Yes”, indicate: number of years, position title, brief description, agency/organization(s). If “No”, indicate N/A. 11 Do you understand the starting pay is $16.79 per hour? Yes No. 12 Attending committee meetings, training workshops, outreach, and meetings across the county is required; I understand this requirement. 13 Cover positions at other libraries on short notice is required; I understand this requirement. 14 This position requires working nights and weekends as scheduled; I understand. 15 Are you bilingual? If “Yes”, list each language. If “No”, indicate N/A. 16 Have you worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia? Yes No. 17 If “Yes”, indicate when, position title, and department/division. If “No”, indicate N/A. 18 Where did you hear about this position? County of Volusia, Indeed.com, Orlandojobs.com, Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), Other. 19 If “Other”, specify source.