Part-Time Library Assistant - Circulation

Largo•Largo, FL

1d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Largo is hiring Part-Time Library Assistant I - Circulation team members to support daily library operations and provide excellent customer service. This entry-level role involves assisting patrons, supporting library programs, and performing routine tasks within a designated section. While working under established policies and procedures, you’ll use independent judgment and creativity to enhance the library experience for our community. Part-time positions are 20 hours per week, including EVERY Saturday 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with the remaining hours scheduled throughout the week (to include day and evening hours).

Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
At least one (1) year of high volume, face-to-face customer service or instructional experience preferred
A valid Driver's License or Florida ID
Reading enthusiast who can recommend appropriate authors and titles to patrons
Working knowledge of best practice library procedures and methods
Working knowledge of use and troubleshooting computers and printers
Ability to communicate and interact positively with the public and team members using tact and discretion
Ability to maintain a high level of energy
Ability to be creative and artistic
Ability to handle cash, check, and credit card transactions
Ability to understand and carry out difficult written and oral instructions
Ability to make decisions within areas of responsibility
Ability to be flexible in assigned duties
Ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, self-checkout terminals, audiovisual equipment, cash registers, scanners, and all associated software.

Nice To Haves

Library Science degree or student majoring in Library Science preferred

Responsibilities

Assists patrons in routine selection and location of library materials.
Provides basic library services, including responding to inquiries regarding computers, copiers, and related equipment.
Facilitates patron computer literacy with catalog, database, and e-resource instruction.
Monitors computer use policy for compliance.
Answers the telephone and provides general information in response to inquiries.
Checks library materials in and out of the library.
Provides assistance at the self-checkout counter.
Registers patrons for borrower's cards and card renewal; enters patron information.
Handles cash, credit cards and records payment of patron fees and fines.
Directs patrons to specific facilities, subject areas, and titles.
Plans and presents programs and special events both in the library and through outreach efforts.
Enters, updates, accesses, and retrieves data with computer applications.
Uses audiovisual and multimedia equipment and assists patrons with questions about the equipment or use.
Creates promotional materials.
Retrieves items from the book drop and the collection as needed.
Shelves books and other library materials; reads and straightens shelves to maintain alpha and numeric order and appearance.
Prepares carts for shelving.
Attends meetings as required.
Performs basic computer work.
Provides customer service at the Children’s and Teen Room Desks.
Assists patrons of all ages to meet their needs.
Monitors the areas and corrects behavioral issues.
Maintains the spaces by cleaning, shelving, and straightening.
Creates and maintains engaging and appropriate displays.
Provides children’s and teen programming.
Independently plans and presents a weekly or monthly program or storytime.
Works within a team to plan and present special events.
Assists other team members with program preparation.
Designs marketing materials to promote programs.
Trains team members at youth public service desks.
Shows a passion for youth/teen advocacy.
Has knowledge of children’s and young adult books and other trends.
May assist with Teen Volunteer Program, including hiring, training, and coaching volunteers.
May assist with Collection Maintenance, including processing of materials and weeding the collection of damaged or underused items.
Supports honest and transparent decision-making.
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments.
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same.
Performs related work as required.
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Benefits

medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
paid life insurance
AD&D coverage
optional supplemental life insurance
Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with a generous City match (for full-time team members)
optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans
11 paid holidays
24/7 access to fitness centers
tuition reimbursement
ongoing professional development opportunities