Town of Lantana, FL
Town of Lantana, FL is hiring: Part-Time Library Assistant in Tampa
Town of Lantana, FL, Tampa, FL, United States, 33646
Salary : $38,750.40 - $48,443.20 Annually
Location : FL 33462, FL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 00156
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The Town of Lantana values the service veterans the agency supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
Job Summary and Essential Functions
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Library Director and Library Manager, the part-time Library Assistant performs library work of a routine nature which requires the application of clerical and skilled techniques to varied library functions. The Assistant may be in charge of the library during evening hours. The Assistant must demonstrate tact, friendliness, and discretion in helping the library's users. The Assistant will be assigned shifts and types of duty according to the needs of the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Minimum Requirements and Special Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of at least one year of higher education or current enrollment in college or university preferred.
Computer literacy (e.g., familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Apple (IOS) operating systems, the internet, tablets, and software applications, including mobile applications) is preferred.
Experience in a library or other public service position requiring interaction with the public in occasionally stressful situations.
Experience working with youth and teen patrons is preferred.
ADA Compliance
Physical RequirementsWorking Conditions• Moderate lifting, 25 pounds
• Moderate carrying, 25 pounds
• Kneeling (occasional)
• Bend (occasional)
• Stretch (occasional)
• Stoop (occasional)
• Standing (2 hours at a time)
• Vision (correction permitted)
• Hearing (aid permitted)• Inside
01
Do you possess a High School diploma or equivalent?
02
Do you have experience in a library or other public service position requiring interaction with the public in occasionally stressful situations?
03
Do you have experience working with youth and teen patrons?
Required Question
Location : FL 33462, FL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 00156
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The Town of Lantana values the service veterans the agency supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
Job Summary and Essential Functions
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Library Director and Library Manager, the part-time Library Assistant performs library work of a routine nature which requires the application of clerical and skilled techniques to varied library functions. The Assistant may be in charge of the library during evening hours. The Assistant must demonstrate tact, friendliness, and discretion in helping the library's users. The Assistant will be assigned shifts and types of duty according to the needs of the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.
- Assists patrons with inquiries and use of library equipment, including public access internet, printers, copy machine, scanner, and fax machine.
- Charges and discharges circulation materials, and handles overdue notices.
- Registers new patrons, and collects and records payments for non-resident borrowers' cards.
- Opens and closes the library, arranges tools and materials for daily use, and monitors the library's physical condition as necessary.
- Shelves books, periodicals, and other materials and maintains materials in proper order.
- Provides readers' advisory to the public.
- Enforces the rules of conduct and maintains order at the library.
- Plans and presents library programs and activities.
- Keep an inventory of supplies for the circulation area, youth rooms, and technology area.
- Applies labels, book covers, barcodes, and other processing tasks.
- Assists Library Administration when necessary with ordering, receiving, classifying, cataloging, processing, and withdrawing of books, periodicals, and related materials.
- Maintains various assigned records.
- Trains new library volunteers.
- Troubleshoots library's catalog software and liaises with its vendor(s).
- Performs related duties as requested by the Library Director or Library Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Town officials, and the general public.
- Knowledge and interest in maker space technology such as 3D printing, Glow Forge laser cutter, GarageBand, gaming software, or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Minimum Requirements and Special Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of at least one year of higher education or current enrollment in college or university preferred.
Computer literacy (e.g., familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Apple (IOS) operating systems, the internet, tablets, and software applications, including mobile applications) is preferred.
Experience in a library or other public service position requiring interaction with the public in occasionally stressful situations.
Experience working with youth and teen patrons is preferred.
ADA Compliance
Physical RequirementsWorking Conditions• Moderate lifting, 25 pounds
• Moderate carrying, 25 pounds
• Kneeling (occasional)
• Bend (occasional)
• Stretch (occasional)
• Stoop (occasional)
• Standing (2 hours at a time)
• Vision (correction permitted)
• Hearing (aid permitted)• Inside
01
Do you possess a High School diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have experience in a library or other public service position requiring interaction with the public in occasionally stressful situations?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have experience working with youth and teen patrons?
- Yes
- No
Required Question