Library Assistant III - Part Time - Instructional Services



Job Details

Library Assistant III - Part Time - Instructional Services
Employer

City of Boca Raton

Salary

$17.33 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

01853

Department

Recreation Services

Division

Library 61/11

Opening Date

03/14/2017

Job Description


ATTENTION: To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous employment history, if applicable. In the event the applicant has not been employed for ten (10) continuous years, all time for the ten (10) year period prior to the date of application must be accounted for including periods of school, unemployment and retirement.

 Library Assistant III - Part Time

Schedule:
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule that will include days, nights, and weekends for a minimum of 20 hours and maximum of 25 hours per week.
 
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.
  • May supervise and/or oversee the work of part time employees in order to ensure that work assignments are completed correctly, safely, and in a timely manner.
     
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
     
  • Account Services Section
  • 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.
  • Oversees 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.
  • Processes requests for library materials/information received by phone, fax, email, or in person in order to provide patrons with requested materials/information.
  • Overseas circulation technology including the circulation module, scanners, and printers.
  • Oversees the collection and reporting of circulations and other statistics as assigned.
 
  • < >Assists in the identification, selection and purchasing of library materials and resources. Assist 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 clean-up 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.
 
  • Program Services Section
     
    • Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program and outreach services.
    • Conducts programs and delivers outreach services.
       
  • Instructional Services Section
     
  • Assist patrons in locating and selecting information and materials.
  • Assists and instructs patrons in the use of both print and online information retrieval tools; answers research and instructional questions for patrons in person, by telephone, by mail, and by e-mail.
  • Assists with the evaluation of research and instructional sources and materials; compiles bibliographies and assembles materials on special subjects.
  • Performs interlibrary loan functions; performs tasks related to the management of periodicals and serials.
  • Provides instruction on e-material content and downloading, online research and archival tools, periodicals and serials.
  • Assists with specific learning needs for community groups
  • Assists in planning and organizing classes involving the use of library resources.
  • Contributes content to webpage and newsletters
 
  • Youth Services Section
     
  • Plans, develops, promotes and conducts programs and activities for children and teens; develops and creates educational displays.
  • Provides research and instructional assistance and readers advisory to children, teens, and caregivers; aids children, teens, and caregivers in the selection of books and other materials on special subjects.
  • Answers specific research and instructional questions for patrons in person, by telephone, and by mail; oversees and assists in the production of subject or age-level materials including bibliographies.
  • Introduces and instructs children and teens in the use of information retrieval tools, the Library's online catalog, and various computer software applications.
 
 
RELATED TASKS:
 
  • Performs related work as required.
     
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
     
  • Knowledge of library principles, methods, materials, programs, and practices.
  • Knowledge of the theory and objectives of public library services.
  • Advanced skills in the use of personal computers, basic software applications, peripheral devices, and the Internet.
  • 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.
     
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
               
  • An Associate's degree from an accredited college, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience working in libraries, bookstores or educational or cultural organizations.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience working with the public.
     
     
     
    RECREATION SERVICES – 61/11, Revised 6/12/2015, 10/18/2016

Part time employees that work more than 1040 hours in a fiscal year receive 12 hours of floating holiday time for the next fiscal year.

01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
  • Yes
  • No
03
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Trade or Vocational School
  • Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
04
What area of study is your education?
05
How much experience do you possess working in a library, bookstore, educational, or cultural organization? This information must be clearly identifiable on your application.
  • I have no related experience.
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years
06
This incumbent of this position will be in the Instructional Services section in the Library. Do you meet the requirements for this position has outlined in the job description?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please describe any experience you have in a library, bookstore, or similar setting. List your role and years of experience in that role. If none, state N/A. "SEE RESUME" will not be considered a response.
08
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Boca Raton
Address
201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Phone
561-393-7804

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