Library Assistant I (20 hours per week) Job at Bay County in Town of Florida

Overview

Performs duties to assist patrons. Compiles records, sorts and shelves books, and receives library materials; registers library customers to permit them to borrow library materials; receives cash from customers in payment for goods or services; and provides information services such as answering questions regarding use of the online public access catalog and other library resources. Participates in the physical preparation of materials; operates computer and peripheral equipment to process data and generate reports. Assists patrons in use of library computers and locating and obtaining materials. Hours may include evenings and weekends.

Circulation Services

• Inputs into computer confidential identifying data, such as name and address, from application card to register borrowers; issues identification cards to customers according to established procedures.
• Inputs into computer identifying data to check out books to customers.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information and items researched or borrowed per Florida Statutes.
• Inspects returned books for damage, verifies due date, and computes overdue fines. Communicates fees owed to customers, receives payment and ensures payments are applied correctly to customers’ accounts. Operates cash register or drawer. Makes change, records amounts received, and issues receipts to customers.
• Counts and reconciles cash register or drawer for daily use.
• Answers questions about fines and fees; explains library policies and procedures.
• Makes decisions about waiving fines and fees when appropriate.
• Maintains copy machines with required paper and toner and clears paper jams.
• Sorts books, publications and other items according to classification code and returns them to shelves or other designated area.
• Examines materials on shelves to verify accuracy of placement.
• Locates books and publications for customers.
• Describes or demonstrates procedures for navigating the public access catalog, electronic resources, and the Internet. Explains and assists in use of reference sources such as book and periodical indexes to locate information.
• Answers inquiries of nonprofessional nature on telephone and in person and refers persons requiring professional assistance to appropriate librarian. Keeps record of the number of questions asked.
• Notes customer requests and suggestions and shares with appropriate staff.
• Provides information regarding activities conducted at library; location of departments, offices, and employees; and services, such as open hours, service fees, etc.

Technical Services

Youth Services

Adult & Reference Services

Licenses and / or Certifications

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and has moderate exposure to disagreeable elements (e.g., irate customer, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and / or dust).

This position requires stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, visual acuity (i.e. seeing up close, seeing far away, depth perception), kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions. Frequent lifting 10 to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Employee must be able to push or pull a loaded two-sided, six shelf book cart. Employee must occasionally retrieve library materials by climbing and / or reaching to top shelves of standard 84” library shelving and stooping to floor-level shelves of library shelving and bottom drawers of file cabinets.

Special Requirements

Work Location

Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.

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