Library Assistant - Circulation Section - Daytona Beach Regional Library

Volusia County, FL•Deland, FL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Volusia is seeking a Library Assistant for the Circulation Section at the Daytona BeachLibrary for the Library Services division. This position is in the circulation section assisting the public at the checkout desk, teaching library users how to use the self-checkout station, assisting with checking in materials, processing incoming new materials, managing patron reservations, as well as collection management in the stacks. This position spends at least 50% of their time in direct service to library users at the public service desk, as a rover or as an ambassador. May assist with displays and programs as needed. Library Assistant: Responsible for paraprofessional work such as maintaining library records, assisting patrons, and handling cash requiring knowledge of basic library service techniques and applying techniques to a specialized area of the library system. NOTECANDIDATES: Must be able to work nights and weekends. Will be required to complete a pre-employment skills test.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years ofcustomer service experience orexperience as a Library Assistant or equivalentposition.
A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Will be required to complete a pre-employment skills test.
Knowledge of library techniques including shelving, sorting, alphabetization, and the Dewey Decimal system.
Knowledge of computer applications as applied to library services.
Knowledge of money counting procedures.
Ability to count/tabulate coins and bills to determine cash totals and make change.
Knowledge of data needed on checks and ability to read names, account numbers, amounts and related information on checks.
Ability to provide excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of library procedures and practices.
Knowledge of reader interest, books, and authors, and of the theory and objectives of a public library system.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with library staff, volunteers, and the public.
Ability to maintain accurate records relating to collections, accounting for library materials, etc.
Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to teach library techniques and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with thegeneral public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.

Responsibilities

Performsparaprofessional library work for public desk service or for cataloging, classifying, and indexing library materials.
Assists with patron accounts, instructing and directing patrons to the use and location of specific materials, answering basic libraryquestionsor referring appropriately.
Uses the integrated library system, online databases, the Internet, electronic catalog and may assist with maintenance of library equipment, software, and/or hardware.
Assists with training staff and/or volunteers in specialized areas under the direction of a Library Associate, Library Specialistor Librarian.
Assists librarians in the operation of Children's, Circulation, Computer/AV, Reference, or Technical Services sections.
Providesfront-line, telephone, and/or electronic service tocitizens and visitors.
Performslibraryfunctions such as registering new patrons, charging/discharging library items, resolving patron accounting matters, material retrieval, inventory control, collection of fines/fees, etc.
Performs branch or system-wide processing functions or data entry for Reference, Children's Services, Computer/AV, the Library Support Center, etc.
Performsother library-related functions such as opening or closing an assigned section, shelving materials, shelf reading (keeping items in order on the shelves), searching for reserved or overdue materials, etc.
Under the direction of a librarian, assists with the preparation and implementation of various adult, teen, or children's programs.
Assists with daily and/or weekly money deposits.
Attends workshops or meetings as required.
Performs related work as required.