Seasonal Library Assistant I - Temporary

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-00153
Department: Library
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
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.
This advertisement is for a Temporary Seasonal Library Assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
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.
Supplemental Information
Knowledgeof -

• 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

Skill in -

• 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

Training and development opportunity
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What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

Required Question