St. Johns County, FL is hiring: Library Assistant - Community Outreach Services

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Library Assistant for the Community Outreach Services Department 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!

St. Johns County Public Library System (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.

The Community Outreach Services Department of SJCPLS fosters partnerships and outreach opportunities outside of the library buildings, often at local events and in settings such as schools, daycares, assisted living facilities, and more! This position will assist with Bookmobile Services, which offers patrons all over St. Johns County the ability to browse items onboard, pick up requested items, and return items.

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

The ideal Library Assistant candidate for Community Outreach Services must possess St. Johns County's core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. This individual must be friendly, enjoy being out and about in the community, and participating in local events and parades. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

* Participates in circulation activities as assigned: issues and cancels patron's borrower cards; resolves lost or damaged items; processes hold requests; collects fines and fees.

* Participates in collection management activities as assigned: processes library materials for distribution; sorts donations; empties book drop; conducts bibliographic searches; shelves circulated and in-house materials; reads shelves for accuracy and propriety; identifies items for replacement or repair; mends books and other library materials.

* Participates in reference activities and general inquiry: answers recurring or procedural questions regarding borrowing and access privileges, reader's advisory, interlibrary loans, simple reference questions, and other library services or programs; assists patrons with computer reservations and operations; provides technical or clerical assistance in the selection of books or other library materials; provides technology demonstrations to patrons regarding how to access available services.

* Participates in library programs and community events as assigned: operates and makes adjustments to audio visual equipment; assists others in preparing meeting spaces to accommodate a variety of programming needs; collects and compiles statistics; assists in the training of staff.

* Works a rotating schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays or other branches as assigned.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates for the Library Assistant 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.