What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pasco County is hiring: Library Associate in Dade City position at Pasco County?
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A LIBRARY ASSOCIATE!
Professional library work assisting in one or more of the service areas in the County library system. Employees assigned to a position in this classification may work in areas such as public services, youth / children's services, circulation, technology, or other areas of the County library system.
Responsibilities include :
- Answering telephone calls and directing them accordingly.
- Receiving requests for information and assisting citizens with in-person inquiries.
- Resolving questions and problems.
- Maintaining records of fines and fees.
- Depositing money as required.
- Preparing and filing circulation, financial, and other reports.
- Directing the operation of the branch automated circulation, reserve, discharge, and shelving functions.
- Providing reference and readers advisory services to children, teens, and adults under the direction of a professional librarian.
- Assisting with bibliographic instruction, including the automated library system and all other technologies, to patrons, volunteers, and visiting groups.
- Scheduling staff for efficient operation of branch.
- Consulting and working with branch manager on hiring, training, directing, and evaluating work of branch staff.
- Providing or supporting library programming and outreach for children, teens, and adults.
- Assisting with collection development under the supervision of a professional librarian.
- Designing and presenting storytimes and book talks in the library and to outreach locations in schools, daycare centers, parks & recreation centers, and other agencies as directed.
- Maintaining records and statistics.
- Participating in training and continuing education.
- Performing related work as required.
Minimum Requirements :
PHYSICAL SKILLS / WORKING CONDITIONS : Ability to lift and / or move up to 35 pounds and push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and / or move excessively heavy objects. Requires frequent standing, walking, reaching and stooping. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. One (1) year of experience working directly with the public. Experience in the operation of a personal computer and related software required. Experience in library programming. One (1) year of library experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
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