Library Technician - Part Time Job at Charlotte County BCC in Town of Florida

Overview

Put your customer service skills to work in a flexible, part-time role! The Community Services department is seeking a Library Technician who enjoys working with the community to keep our library services running smoothly.

As a valued member of our library team, you’ll support daily operations that connect our community to information, resources, and learning opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who values flexibility, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make a meaningful impact without the demands of a full-time schedule. Whether you’re building experience in the library field or looking to continue your career in a more balanced way, our part-time Library Technician position provides hands-on work in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Greets and assists the public in the use of library facilities; answers questions; performs bibliographic searches; assists library patrons in book selection; demonstrates use of library catalogs and other reference materials; checks materials in / out; reserves books; processes overdue materials and fees; dispenses library cards; and helps patrons in use of public access computers and other electronic devices.
• Returns library books and materials to appropriate shelving areas; shelves or places materials in appropriate order; reads labels to ensure materials belong to assigned branch and are arranged in proper order; and searches for missing materials as needed.
• Assists in controlling status of books in circulation; processes new books and reference materials; checks spine labels; enters catalog data into computer; checks on overdue books; prepares overdue notices for unreturned items; may order and process materials for various branches; and may assist in the repair of books.
• Prepares books for delivery to branch libraries; processes intra-library and inter-library loans.
• Receives payment of fees and fines; issues receipts and change; and balances daily cash receipts following cash handling procedures.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of programs, activities, special events, and displays; participates in outreach opportunities.
• May train, assist, and oversee volunteers with their assigned duties.
• Prepares routine reports, correspondence, book lists, and other material; updates database and / or reference cards and other files; and maintains files and records.
• Operates standard office equipment and may utilize CRT or PC terminals in performing assigned duties.
• May operate county vehicle.
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and / or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.

Education and Experience

Licenses and / or Certificates

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

Stooping, standing for at least 2 hours, hearing, talking, crouching, seeing up close, standing, walking, sitting, finger movement, pulling, kneeling, repetitive motions, lifting, reaching, grasping, pushing. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and is usually absent from disagreeable elements (e.g., irate customers, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and / or dust).

Risk / Safety Conditions

There is little or no risk related to physical and / or mental health and safety associated with this position.

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