Library Assistant - Bartram Trail

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Library Assistant for the Bartram Trail Branch Library, our Fruit Cove branch of the St. Johns County Public Library System.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

SJCPLS encourages a love of literature, the arts, and lifelong learning by providing a variety of information, resources, and entertainment to the community. SJCPLS serves all areas of St. Johns County, including St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fruit Cove, and Hastings. The Library System has six branches, two bookmobiles, and offers books-by-mail service. In addition to books, periodicals, and online databases, SJCPLS offers computer access, notary services, Inter-Library Loan, access to a Seed Library, test proctoring, and many volunteer opportunities. The Library System also offers a dynamic range of programming for adults, teens, and children.

Employees work in a team-oriented environment and are responsible for assisting with library circulation, reference, youth and adult service areas.

Examples of Duties:

The ideal Library Assistant candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Assists patrons at the circulation desk; checks materials in and out; registers patrons; process holds requests; collects fines and fees.
• Empties book drop.
• Shelves circulated and in-house materials; reads shelves to ensure accuracy of material placement.
• Assists with providing reader’s advisory, reference and general information to patrons; assists in providing assistance and instruction regarding the use of databases, catalogs, and computer applications.
• Working a schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays or also at other branches as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for the Library Services Specialist are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• Minimum one (1) year of customer service or library experience. College education may be substituted for experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak, and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,957.17 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,957