Library Associate

Salary : $37,084.94 Annually

Location : Palm Springs, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 0707

Department : Library

Opening Date : 12 / 08 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

SUMMARY

Employees in this class perform various routine, repetitive tasks with minimal supervision. Assists the Children's Librarian, the Circulation Supervisor, the Technical Services Supervisor and the Director with specific and delegated duties. Establishes and maintains good public relations with community members and patrons and performs other related assignments as required to include technology components of the Library. Reports to the Director or assigned supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position.

• Welcomes and assists patrons in finding library materials, in accessing databases or other information, checks materials in and out, places reserves, issues library cards, and provides reference service.
• Prepares publications for program flyers and handles social media advertising for the Village Library as designated by Director.
• Provides individual and group technology training for patrons and staff.
• Plans and presents assigned programs and performs outreach to the community.
• Enforces library rules with tact and handles situations with mature judgment.
• Assists the Children's Librarian with children's programs, outreach and may substitute when necessary.
• Assists with the processing of library materials by searching for matching bibliographic records, modifying the record to fit the individual item and preparing material for the shelves.
• Assists in placing orders with vendors, checking shipments for accuracy, and may search for matching cataloging records from online bibliographic databases.
• Performs routine circulation operations on computer, answers phone, and does routine clerical work as assigned.
• Recognizes established priorities in performing duties and should be able to work on several projects at once.
• An employee in this class is responsible for assisting patrons and other staff members and performs other routine clerical functions as assigned, including typing and filing.
• Must type 35 wpm.
• The work is performed according to the practices and procedures of the Library Department and the Village of Palm Springs.
• Assists with the technology components of the Library to include audio visual, green screen, virtual reality, and all library technical functions.
• Assists with computers, websites, electronic devices, digital resources, and more for all ages.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED is required, some college experience is preferred. Library and computer experience is preferred. Ability to speak, read, and write English well. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package.

General Benefits Information

If Selected : Conditional Offer of Employment contingent upon Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen (if applicable) and if interviewing for PD, a Psych and Polygraph as well.

PROBATION :

All positions serve a one (1) year probationary period

PENSION PLAN : FRS (Florida Retirement System)

HEALTH, DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE EFFECTIVE :

HOLIDAYS :

We have 13 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp'd at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.

PERSONAL LEAVE TIME :

Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.

Salary : $37,085