County of Volusia is hiring: Library Assistant - Circulation Section - Daytona B

Library Assistant - Circulation Section - Daytona Beach Regional Library

The County of Volusia is seeking a Library Assistant for the Daytona Beach Regional Library. This position is in the circulation section assisting the public at the checkout desk, checking in materials, processing new materials, managing patron reservations, and collection management in the stacks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform paraprofessional library work for public desk service or for cataloging, classifying, and indexing library materials.
• Assist with patron accounts, instructing and directing patrons to the use and location of specific materials, answering basic library questions or referring appropriately.
• Use the integrated library system, online databases, the Internet, and electronic catalog; assist with maintenance of library equipment, software, and/or hardware.
• Assist with training staff and/or volunteers in specialized areas under the direction of a Library Associate, Library Specialist, or Librarian.
• Assist librarians in the operation of Children's, Circulation, Computer/AV, Reference, or Technical Services sections.
• Provide front-line, telephone, and/or electronic service to citizens and visitors.
• Perform library functions such as registering new patrons, charging/discharging library items, resolving patron accounting matters, material retrieval, inventory control, and collection of fines/fees.
• Perform branch or system-wide processing functions or data entry for Reference, Children's Services, Computer/AV, the Library Support Center, etc.
• Perform other library-related functions such as opening or closing an assigned section, shelving materials, shelf reading, searching for reserved or overdue materials, etc.
• Under the direction of a librarian, assist with the preparation and implementation of various adult, teen, or children's programs.
• Assist with daily and/or weekly money deposits.
• Attend workshops or meetings as required.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of customer service experience or experience as a Library Assistant or equivalent position. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of library techniques including shelving, sorting, alphabetization, and the Dewey Decimal system.
• Knowledge of computer applications as applied to library services.
• Knowledge of money counting procedures.
• Ability to count/tabulate coins and bills to determine cash totals and make change.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, and library staff.
• Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Medium, repetitive work. Ability to see, hear, and listen; detailed finger dexterity; ability to lift and push a minimum of 25 pounds, carry, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, and climb; ability to stand for long periods of time.

Volusia County is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.