Job Description
Salary: $17.76 Hourly
Location : Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Job Type: Regular Part-time
Job Number: 2023-01870
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 11/15/2024
Closing Date: 11/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA
Pay Grade: 9
Position Description St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and St. Johns County Public Library System is seeking a Library Assistant to assist with general Circulation duties serving mainly at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library located in beautiful St. Johns County, Florida. This position works 20 hours weekly including every Saturday and occasional evenings.
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.
Employees work in a team-oriented environment and are responsible for assisting with library circulation, reference, youth and adult service areas. St. Johns County Public Library System staff work cooperatively between all branches and bookmobiles to provide needed public services throughout St. Johns County. Staff are subject to work assignments at other library branches, county locations, and outreach events on occasional, semi-permanent, or permanent bases depending on staffing and public need.
Examples of Duties The ideal Library Assistant candidate must possess St. Johns County's core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:
- Assists with providing reader's advisory, reference and general information to patrons; assists in providing assistance and instruction regarding the use of databases, catalogs, and computer applications.
- Assists patrons at circulation desk; checks materials in and out; registers patrons; processes hold requests; collects fines and fees.
- Empties book drop.
- Collects and compiles statistics, as assigned.
- Follows cash management procedures.
- Assists in the assessment and repair of damaged items.
- Shelves circulated and in-house materials; reads shelves to ensure accuracy of material placement.
- Works a rotating schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays or at other branches as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates for the Library Assistant are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent 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.
Supplemental Information NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Candidates may apply through St. Johns County's Online Application System: 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. 01
Please select the highest level of education you currently possess.
- Did not complete high school or GED program
- High school diploma or GED program
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
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How many years of professional experience do you possess in a library or customer service role ? *** Please be advised that your selection must be verifiable and included on your application. ***
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One year but less than two years
- Two years but less than three years
- Three years but less than five years
- Five years or more
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The Library Assistant position consists of 20 hours per week. The schedule for this position requires weekend availability to support library hours of operation. Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts?
Required Question St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
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