Library Assistant

SALARY: $15.00 - $23.78

Grade: BOCC-B80-1 Job Class: 6 - Craft Workers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America), Tier 3 -

• Normal duties might include preparation but not response or recovery
• Excused form work during disasters but subject to call backs
• Report to work when summoned or at the start of the next regular business day after event (Tier Status)

Worker Comp Code: 8810 - Clerical Office Employees NOC (United States of America)

EEO Classification: 6 - Craft Workers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)

JOB TYPE:
Employee

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.

Completes physical preparation of library materials for shelving; enters data into computer database; generates reports. Repairs damaged or worn books for reuse. Participates in management of inventories of leased book programs, as needed. Serves as substitute courier by delivering library materials to multiple locations in the library system as needed. Maintains records of periodical subscriptions and reports issues not received. Shelves periodicals and removes older issues as needed.

Greets customers and assists them in selecting and locating library materials. Provides readers' advisory; suggests books and other materials based on reader needs and interests. Recommends library resources for homework help and other research needs. Explains and assists in the use of reference sources such as public access catalog to locate information. Describes or demonstrates procedures for navigating the public access catalog, electronic resources, and the Internet.

Assists patrons with use of library computers; troubleshoots basic computer use problems. Recommends books and other materials of interest to youth and young adults for acquisition by library. Promotes goodwill through publicity efforts such as speeches, tours and programs. Represents the library at community, social, and business gatherings. Participates in inventory of books and materials. Supervise summer library program youth volunteers, as needed.

Participates in preparation of youth programs and activities, including preschool story time, school-age library tours, and other programming to encourage reading and use of library materials and facilities. Prepares handouts, programming materials, and displays of books and materials. Plans and conducts story time or other regularly scheduled programs for children, parents, and caregivers, either online or in-person, as needed. Participates in storytelling and book-talk programs, workshops, and training sessions for youth and adults that are…