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The County of Volusia is seeking a Library Assistant for the Library Services Division. This position will be located at the Daytona Beach Regional Library.
Library Assistant
Responsible for para-professional work such as maintaining library records, assisting patrons, and handling cash requiring knowledge of basic library service techniques and applying techniques to a specialized area of the library system.
NOTE - CANDIDATES :
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Will be required to complete a pre-employment skills test.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
NOTE : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
Performs paraprofessional library work for public desk service or for cataloging, classifying, and indexing library materials.
Assists with patron accounts, instructing and directing patrons to the use and location of specific materials, answering basic library questions or referring appropriately.
Uses the integrated library system, online databases, the Internet, electronic catalog and may assist with maintenance of library equipment, software, and / or hardware.
Assists with training staff and / or volunteers in specialized areas under the direction of a Library Associate, Library Specialist or Librarian.
Assists librarians in the operation of Children’s, Circulation, Computer / AV, Reference, or Technical Services sections.
Provides front-line, telephone, and / or electronic service to citizens and visitors.
Performs library functions such as registering new patrons, charging / discharging library items, resolving patron accounting matters, material retrieval, inventory control, collection of fines / fees, etc.
Performs branch or system-wide processing functions or data entry for Reference, Children’s Services, Computer / AV, the Library Support Center, etc.
Performs other library-related functions such as opening or closing an assigned section, shelving materials, shelf reading (keeping items in order on the shelves), searching for reserved or overdue materials, etc.
Under the direction of a librarian, assists with the preparation and implementation of various adult, teen, or children’s programs.
Assists with daily and / or weekly money deposits.
Attends workshops or meetings as required.
Performs related work as required.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of customer service experience or experience as a Library Assistant or equivalent position. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Knowledge of library techniques including shelving, sorting, alphabetization, and the Dewey Decimal system.
Knowledge of computer applications as applied to library services.
Knowledge of money counting procedures.
Ability to count / tabulate coins and bills to determine cash totals and make change.
Knowledge of data needed on checks and ability to read names, account numbers, amounts and related information on checks.
Ability to provide excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of library procedures and practices.
Knowledge of reader interest, books, and authors, and of the theory and objectives of a public library system.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with library staff, volunteers, and the public.
Ability to maintain accurate records relating to collections, accounting for library materials, etc.
Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to teach library techniques and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race
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