Library Assistant Ii - Boca Raton, United States - City of Boca Raton, FL

City of Boca Raton, FL
City of Boca Raton, FL
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Boca Raton, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Part time
Description
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POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTION AND SCHEDULE:

Account Services or Instructional Services
Must be available to work hours per week including days, nights and weekends.


GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs a variety of specialized library work at one of the City's public library facilities. Work is performed under general supervision.


Essential Functions:


Account Services S
ection**- Interacts with patrons in order to assist them in using library services/equipment, programs, and facilities, collect/cancel fines or fees as appropriate, answer questions, identify patron service needs or locate materials.

  • Trains staff in the use of a variety of databases, activities, policies/ procedures, and office equipment in order to ensure that employees complete assignments correctly and use the equipment properly.
  • Supports staffing of the Check-Out Desk(s) in order to assist patrons in checking materials in or out, placing holds, registering patrons, taking fines and fees, and resolving problems.
  • Supports circulation technology including the circulation module, scanners and printers.
  • Supports the collection and reporting of circulations and other statistics as assigned.

Collection Services Section

  • Assists in the identification, selection and purchasing of library materials and resources. Assists with the selection of vendors and arranging for standing orders.
  • Prepares and submits requisitions and purchase orders; processes orders via the integrated library system or directly with vendors; processes invoices for payment by the City Finance Department; monitors fund account balances.
  • Assists with cataloging and classification of library materials, including editing MARC cataloging records in all formats in online bibliographic utility for transfer to local integrated library system; may perform original cataloging. Identifies and performs cataloging and classification cleanup projects as needed, including global changes and authority work.
  • Processes labels, covers, and security of library materials. Maintains inventory of processing supplies.
  • Shelves materials, shifts collections, and maintains the order of all types of resources including circulation returns, new acquisitions, and browsed material.
  • Assists with marketing programs and materials displays.
  • Collects and reports collection statistics as assigned.

Prog
ram Services Section**- Assists in the planning, marketing, conducting and facilitating programs for adults at all library locations, including researching, contacting, and negotiating with potential program presenters and performers.

  • Utilizes excellent time management skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Designs and creates flyers and pamphlets for print and digital media.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Adobe Photoshop software experience preferred.
  • Coordinate programs to work into library initiatives, departmental objectives, city and community events and partnerships.

Instructional S
er
vices Section**- Assists patrons in locating and selecting information and materials.

  • Assists and instructs patrons in the use of both print and online information retrieval tools.
  • Performs interlibrary loan functions; performs tasks related to the management of periodicals and serials.

Yout
h Services Section

  • Plans, develops, promotes and conducts programs and activities for children and teens; develops and creates educational displays.

RELATED TASKS:


  • Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Awareness of library principles, methods, materials, programs, and practices.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library employees.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons.

Ability to understand, follow and explain a variety of library policies and procedures.

Ability to learn/perform a variety of work activities with the assigned Department/Division.

Ability to explain/demonstrate procedures for performing a variety of work activities.

Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.


Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (60 college or university credits); and
  • One (1) year of experience working with the public or supporting public services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of one (1) year work experience working in libraries, bookstores, educational or cultural organizations.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

The background check process for this position may include:

  • Criminal Background Check
  • Employment Verification
  • The City of Boca Raton is an _Equal Opportunity_, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workpla
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