Library Assistant ; Liberty

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B80-1

Non-Supervisory 88106/Admin. Support

** This position is located in Liberty County and requires working in both the Bristol and Hosford Locations*
* 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.

• 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…