Pasco County is hiring: Library Associate in Dade City

Professional library work assisting in one or more of the service areas in the County library system. Employees assigned to a position in this classification may work in areas such as public services, youth/children's services, circulation, technology, or other areas of the County library system.

Responsibilities include:

1. Answering telephone calls and directing them accordingly.
2. Receiving requests for information and assisting citizens with in-person inquiries.
3. Resolving questions and problems.
4. Maintaining records of fines and fees.
5. Depositing money as required.
6. Preparing and filing circulation, financial, and other reports.
7. Directing the operation of the branch automated circulation, reserve, discharge, and shelving functions.
8. Providing reference and readers advisory services to children, teens, and adults under the direction of a professional librarian.
9. Assisting with bibliographic instruction, including the automated library system and all other technologies, to patrons, volunteers, and visiting groups.
10. Scheduling staff for efficient operation of branch.
11. Consulting and working with branch manager on hiring, training, directing, and evaluating work of branch staff.
12. Providing or supporting library programming and outreach for children, teens, and adults.
13. Assisting with collection development under the supervision of a professional librarian.
14. Designing and presenting storytimes and book talks in the library and to outreach locations in schools, daycare centers, parks & recreation centers, and other agencies as directed.
15. Maintaining records and statistics.
16. Participating in training and continuing education.
17. Performing related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of the services and operations of the library system.
• Knowledge of standard library clerical methods and practices.
• Knowledge of library circulation policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn and apply complex automated procedures and to utilize computer equipment, software, and new technologies in performance of day-to-day work.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and manuals, and to apply such instruction to work situations.
• Ability to learn and apply complex policies and procedures, and make decisions within the framework of the stated policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to adapt to changes in the library environment.
• Ability to interpret circulation policies and procedures to the public.
• Ability to utilize business mathematics and business English.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of assigned staff and volunteers.
• Ability to use judgment in performing library duties.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and push or pull heavy objects.

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