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Library Specialist Part Time 19 Creation Station
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Library Specialist Part Time 19 Creation Station Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.Job type:
Part-timeREQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
Broward County, Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Library Specialist, Part Time 19 at the Main Library in the Creation Station Section. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment for any location within the library system. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.The purpose of this position is to provide direct public assistance to customers in the Creation Station at the Main (MN CS) Library. This position provides access to 3D Printers, Virtual Reality gear, music, and video production software. Patrons have access to electronic kits such as Go-Pro cameras, Snap Circuits, Dash and Dot. MN CS is a space dedicated for the creative community. This position provides assistance to customers using the equipment in the space, along with planning and presenting programs in-house and through outreach to promote the space to the general public. This position will present programs and train co-workers on the procedures of the department under the supervision of the Library Specialist, Senior. This position requires the ability to learn, operate, demonstrate, and assist customers with the equipment and software in MN CS. This position requires the individual to have an enthusiasm and interest in emerging and existing technologies and share that knowledge with customers and colleagues. Furthermore, this position will make recommendations for acquisitions of technology devices for the MN CS. This position will provide direction or guidance to student workers in the absence of the supervisor. This position will also perform Library circulation functions.This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires one (1) year of library experience or closely related experience.Special Certifications and Licenses:
None.PREFERENCES:
Associate Degree or higherAt Least 1 Year Experience as a Lead Worker/SupervisorAt Least 1 Year Experience Cash HandlingAt Least 1 Year of Experience with Software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office SuiteAt Least 1 Year of Experience in Program Planning, Development, and DeliveryAt Least 1 Year of Experience in Project PlanningDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Description:
Guides and assists the library staff to ensure that excellent customer service is provided to patrons. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Oversees the work of subordinate library employees, verifying that tasks are completed as assigned; schedules staff and reschedules assignments to cover absences and other branch staffing needs.Provides first line customer service to library patrons; assists with returning and charging of materials, issues new library cards, gives library services orientation, and handles Point of Sale transactions; provides service to customers with account problems and provides resolutions.Resolves day to day operating issues; answers any questions or concerns from staff; develops new procedures to address matters that arise.Completes daily cash handling transactions, including counting or reviewing all funds in the safe and previous day's sales deposits and reports; verifies staff cash drawers and forms after the shift; orders all cash handling supplies; creates daily cash reports; enters data into various reports for accurate accountability.Reviews all equipment for proper working order and completes minor technical troubleshooting; places service requests for computers, lights, kiosks, insect remediation, and other building related issues.Provides backup assistance to other supervisors including but not limited to scheduling, volunteers, interlibrary loans, circulation lists, tracer and claims return and timesheets.Assists in the training of new employees and completes staff performance appraisals.Maintains collections by correcting catalog errors, adding donations to collections by processing and labeling them, and weeding the collections as needed.Plans and implements story times, craft programs, book clubs, movie days, and works with teen volunteers who assist with these programs.Ensures the safety of library customers by reporting behavior violations and contacting appropriate authorities regarding health issues or atypical behaviors; provides documentation of each incident.Introduces volunteers and new staff members to the use of equipment, policies/procedures, and library functions/work environment to ensure that assignments are properly completed and equipment is used correctly.Prepares a variety of correspondence, notifications, forms and related documents in order to communicate information to staff and the public; collects daily customer computer use statistics and summarizes on a monthly report; creates a weekly newsletter to communicate with other employees.Performs related work as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands:
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Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.Job type:
Part-timeREQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
Broward County, Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Library Specialist, Part Time 19 at the Main Library in the Creation Station Section. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment for any location within the library system. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.The purpose of this position is to provide direct public assistance to customers in the Creation Station at the Main (MN CS) Library. This position provides access to 3D Printers, Virtual Reality gear, music, and video production software. Patrons have access to electronic kits such as Go-Pro cameras, Snap Circuits, Dash and Dot. MN CS is a space dedicated for the creative community. This position provides assistance to customers using the equipment in the space, along with planning and presenting programs in-house and through outreach to promote the space to the general public. This position will present programs and train co-workers on the procedures of the department under the supervision of the Library Specialist, Senior. This position requires the ability to learn, operate, demonstrate, and assist customers with the equipment and software in MN CS. This position requires the individual to have an enthusiasm and interest in emerging and existing technologies and share that knowledge with customers and colleagues. Furthermore, this position will make recommendations for acquisitions of technology devices for the MN CS. This position will provide direction or guidance to student workers in the absence of the supervisor. This position will also perform Library circulation functions.This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires one (1) year of library experience or closely related experience.Special Certifications and Licenses:
None.PREFERENCES:
Associate Degree or higherAt Least 1 Year Experience as a Lead Worker/SupervisorAt Least 1 Year Experience Cash HandlingAt Least 1 Year of Experience with Software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office SuiteAt Least 1 Year of Experience in Program Planning, Development, and DeliveryAt Least 1 Year of Experience in Project PlanningDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Description:
Guides and assists the library staff to ensure that excellent customer service is provided to patrons. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Oversees the work of subordinate library employees, verifying that tasks are completed as assigned; schedules staff and reschedules assignments to cover absences and other branch staffing needs.Provides first line customer service to library patrons; assists with returning and charging of materials, issues new library cards, gives library services orientation, and handles Point of Sale transactions; provides service to customers with account problems and provides resolutions.Resolves day to day operating issues; answers any questions or concerns from staff; develops new procedures to address matters that arise.Completes daily cash handling transactions, including counting or reviewing all funds in the safe and previous day's sales deposits and reports; verifies staff cash drawers and forms after the shift; orders all cash handling supplies; creates daily cash reports; enters data into various reports for accurate accountability.Reviews all equipment for proper working order and completes minor technical troubleshooting; places service requests for computers, lights, kiosks, insect remediation, and other building related issues.Provides backup assistance to other supervisors including but not limited to scheduling, volunteers, interlibrary loans, circulation lists, tracer and claims return and timesheets.Assists in the training of new employees and completes staff performance appraisals.Maintains collections by correcting catalog errors, adding donations to collections by processing and labeling them, and weeding the collections as needed.Plans and implements story times, craft programs, book clubs, movie days, and works with teen volunteers who assist with these programs.Ensures the safety of library customers by reporting behavior violations and contacting appropriate authorities regarding health issues or atypical behaviors; provides documentation of each incident.Introduces volunteers and new staff members to the use of equipment, policies/procedures, and library functions/work environment to ensure that assignments are properly completed and equipment is used correctly.Prepares a variety of correspondence, notifications, forms and related documents in order to communicate information to staff and the public; collects daily customer computer use statistics and summarizes on a monthly report; creates a weekly newsletter to communicate with other employees.Performs related work as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands:
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