Seasonal Library Assistant I - Temporary

Hourly Rate: $18.32/hr.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of Clearwater has a need for temporary seasonal employees to supplement our permanent workforce. A seasonal job is a short-term position designed to fill a temporary need, usually related to a specific time of year. These seasonal employees are invaluable in meeting the mission of the agency.

Under general supervision, the Seasonal Library Assistant I performs para-professional library services. Assists patrons with various library inquiries, supports the development and implementation of library programs and services, codes, copy catalogs, processes materials, and performs a wide range of circulation duties.

• Checks in and checks out various materials and patron holds; monitors, inspects, and evaluates all materials for any wear, damage, or defect.
• Assists and supports patrons inside the library and responds to inquiries and questions; explains policies and rules, instructs patrons regarding library equipment, and assists with library technology and systems; registers new patrons with cards and monitors their statistical classes.
• Collects, manages, and handles fines and fees; processes the cash box, self-check machine funds, receipts, and cash transactions; writes deposits and handles donations and monies for the friends of the Clearwater library bookstore.
• Performs various general reference tasks; assists with book look ups, hold requests, and other tasks; maintains and monitors the hold shelf, triggers, and stickers.
• Manages paper supplies and other library materials; ensures all necessary library documents, writing utensils and other supplies are fully stocked; manages lost and found items.
• Retrieves and organizes library materials from the outside book drop; sorts library materials and processes; receives and records deliveries coming in and going out of the library; keeps appropriate records and documents.
• Researches, plans, develops, and implements various library programs; supports the Youth Service Program and other library initiatives.
• Compiles, packs, and organizes bags of library materials going to other libraries; ensures the appropriate materials, labels, and processing.
• Participates and assists in both opening and closing procedures; monitors and cares for equipment and machines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:

Fax, copier, phone, personal computer, and other equipment as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate preferred. Completion of 10th grade; experience in customer service preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Daily library routines and shelving techniques and practices
• Dewey Decimal system
• Customer Service and skills
• Cash handling and process
• General library policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

• Following oral and written instructions
• Accurately filing and shelving library materials both alphabetically and numerically
• Handle cash, collect fees and fines, create deposits, and keep accurate accounting
• Responding and engaging with library patrons and the community
• Lifting and transporting various heavy loads of library materials and pushing book carts
• Operating a computer