What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at City of Largo?
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11 : 59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing : 03 / 21 / 2025
Salary : 16.60 hourly rate
Job Summary :
Part-Time Library Assistant - 20 hours a week
Are you passionate about books, technology, and helping people? Join our team as a Part-Time Library Assistant! This entry-level role offers an opportunity to provide excellent customer service, assist with library programs, and support daily operations in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Do :
Assist patrons with book recommendations, library resources, and technology.
Support library programs by contributing creative ideas and facilitating activities.
Troubleshoot computers and printers, handle transactions, and follow library procedures.
Work independently while collaborating with a team to enhance the library experience.
What You'll Need :
Education : High school diploma or GED.
Experience : At least one year of face-to-face customer service or instructional experience preferred.
Skills : Strong communication, creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Bonus : Library Science students or degree holders preferred.
Other : A valid Driver's License or Florida ID and ability to work on Saturdays!
If you're a reading enthusiast with a knack for customer service, creativity, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a vibrant library community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
- Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
- Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
- Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
- Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Management
Technical
routine selection and location of library materials
computer assistance and troubleshooting
CHILDREN'S DEPT AND TEEN ROOM
Assists patrons of all ages to meet their needs
Independently plans and presents a weekly or monthly program or storytime
Teen Volunteer Program, including hiring, training, and coaching volunteers
Team Skills
Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
best practice library procedures and methods
communicate and interact positively with the public and team members using tact and discretion
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment : 95% inside a climate-controlled building and 5% outside, which may include driving. Those assigned to the Bookmobile will be outside more frequently.
Physical Requirements : The job's essential functions require standing and walking up to approximately eight (8) hours per day. The work requires frequent bending / stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Enough to listen to patron questions and answer telephones; enough to listen to the directions of supervisors. Speaking : Enough to talk to patrons on the phone and in person. Seeing : Enough to see and read computer monitor screens, identify titles, and read fine print.
Technology : The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, self-checkout terminals, audiovisual equipment, cash registers, scanners, and all associated software.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
No - CREDIT CHECK
No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
Salary : $17
