Salary: $20.04 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 03825
Department: Recreation Services
Opening Date: 06/07/2024
Closing Date: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: U
Job Description
Be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTION AND SCHEDULE:
Account Services or Instructional Services Must be available to work 20 - 25 hours per week including days, nights and weekends.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs a variety of specialized library work at one of the City's public library facilities. Work is performed under general supervision.
Essential Functions

• Answers specific research and instructional questions for patrons in person, by telephone, and by mail; oversees and assists in the production of subject or age-level materials including bibliographies.
• Introduces and instructs children and teens in the use of information retrieval tools, the Library's online catalog, and various computer software applications.

Account Services S e ction

• Interacts with patrons in order to assist them in using library services/equipment, programs, and facilities, collect/cancel fines or fees as appropriate, answer questions, identify patron service needs or locate materials.
• Trains staff in the use of a variety of databases, activities, policies/ procedures, and office equipment in order to ensure that employees complete assignments correctly and use the equipment properly.
• Supports staffing of the Check-Out Desk(s) in order to assist patrons in checking materials in or out, placing holds, registering patrons, taking fines and fees, and resolving problems.
• Processes requests for library materials/information received by phone, fax, email, or in person in order to provide patrons with requested materials/information.
• Supports circulation technology including the circulation module, scanners and printers.
• Supports the collection and reporting of circulations and other statistics as assigned.

Collection Services Section

• Assists in the identification, selection and purchasing of library materials and resources. Assists with the selection of vendors and arranging for standing orders.
• Prepares and submits requisitions and purchase orders; processes orders via the integrated library system or directly with vendors; processes invoices for payment by the City Finance Department; monitors fund account balances.
• Assists with cataloging and classification of library materials, including editing MARC cataloging records in all formats in online bibliographic utility for transfer to local integrated library system; may perform original cataloging. Identifies and performs cataloging and classification clean-up projects as needed, including global changes and authority work.
• Processes labels, covers, and security of library materials. Maintains inventory of processing supplies.
• Shelves materials, shifts collections, and maintains the order of all types of resources including circulation returns, new acquisitions, and browsed material.
• Assists with marketing programs and materials displays.
• Collects and reports collection statistics as assigned.

Pr og r am Services Section

• Assists in the planning, marketing, conducting and facilitating programs for adults at all library locations, including researching, contacting, and negotiating with potential program presenters and performers.
• Utilizes excellent time management skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Designs and creates flyers and pamphlets for print and digital media.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Adobe Photoshop software experience preferred.
• Coordinate programs to work into library initiatives, departmental objectives, city and community events and partnerships.

Instructional S e r v ices Section

• Assists patrons in locating and selecting information and materials.
• Assists and instructs patrons in the use of both print and online information retrieval tools.
• Answers research and instructional questions for patrons in person, by telephone, by mail, and by e-mail.
• Assists with the evaluation of research and instructional sources and materials; compiles bibliographies and assembles materials on special subjects.
• Performs interlibrary loan functions; performs tasks related to the management of periodicals and serials.

Y out h Services Section

• Plans, develops, promotes and conducts programs and activities for children and teens; develops and creates educational displays.
• Provides research and instructional assistance and readers advisory to children, teens, and caregivers; aids children, teens, and caregivers in the selection of books and other materials on special subjects.

RELATED TASKS:

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Awareness of library principles, methods, materials, programs, and practices.
Advanced skills in the use of personal computers, basic software applications, peripheral devices, and the Internet.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library employees.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons.
Ability to understand, follow and explain a variety of library policies and procedures.
Ability to learn/perform a variety of work activities with the assigned Department/Division.
Ability to explain/demonstrate procedures for performing a variety of work activities.
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (60 college or university credits); and
• One (1) year of experience working with the public or supporting public services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience working in libraries, bookstores, educational or cultural organizations.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
Part-Time Employees
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year
PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.
MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.
01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

What area of study is your education?
04

Have you attached proof (diploma or degree or unofficial transcripts) of highest education completed with your application?Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have working in a library, bookstore, educational or cultural facility?

• I have no previous experience
• 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more

06

Please briefly describe any experience you have in working in a library, bookstore, educational or cultural facility. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history.NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A".
07

How many years of experience do you have working with the public or supporting public services?

• I have no previous experience
• 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more

08

Please briefly describe any experience you have in working with the public or supporting public services.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history.NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
09

Please select which section(s) of the library you are interested in working in. Please select all that apply.

• Account Services
• Instructional Services
• Youth Services

10

To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question