Library - Associate III

Library Systems & Services LLC•Wildwood, FL

13d•$15

About The Position

Job Summary: Sumter Library System is looking for a Library Associate 3 to join their team! The Library Associate 3 role is the senior role in the Library Associate job family. The primary responsibility is programming and at the circulation desk, providing excellent customer service. Hours worked per week: 40 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Provides customer service to patrons by greeting, providing tours and assisting patrons in all areas of the library Work closely with Librarians and library management to plan, implement and promote programming activities Processes newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, RIDF and covers Inform library patrons of rules of conduct as necessary, and enforce those rules when appropriate Maintain circulation records and oversee the mailing of library materials to patrons in homebound or other programs Process damaged materials to ensure collections are maintained in a good condition Assist with library opening and closing procedures Support reference desk in assisting patrons with questions Coordinate volunteers and assign duties, providing necessary training May coordinate volunteers and assign duties, providing necessary training Know and understand the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies) Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records Other duties as assigned

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Three years library experience preferred
One-year supervisory experience preferred
Proficiency with library systems and databases
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Multilingual speaking is a plus
A high degree of proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint is desired
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work a regular schedule that may include a combination of days, evenings and weekends
Must be able to frequently move from place to place within the location; file and retrieve books and other items on high shelves.
Lift/push up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. of heavy boxes, books, and equipment; work in confined spaces; walk; bend; stoop; reach; and climb.

Nice To Haves

H.S. Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Three years library experience preferred
One-year supervisory experience preferred
Multilingual speaking is a plus

Responsibilities

Provides customer service to patrons by greeting, providing tours and assisting patrons in all areas of the library
Work closely with Librarians and library management to plan, implement and promote programming activities
Processes newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, RIDF and covers
Inform library patrons of rules of conduct as necessary, and enforce those rules when appropriate
Maintain circulation records and oversee the mailing of library materials to patrons in homebound or other programs
Process damaged materials to ensure collections are maintained in a good condition
Assist with library opening and closing procedures
Support reference desk in assisting patrons with questions
Coordinate volunteers and assign duties, providing necessary training
May coordinate volunteers and assign duties, providing necessary training
Know and understand the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies)
Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
Other duties as assigned