Library Associate – Pierson Public Library Full Time

The County of Volusia is seeking a Library Associate for the Library Services Division. This position is located in the Pierson Public Library and will be responsible for circulation functions and is the subject matter expert on the circulation and patron functions in the ILS. This position manages the materials collection maintenance and supervises library assistants and student workers in collection maintenance tasks, plans and produces programs under the direction of the branch manager, participates in community outreach, and coordinates public meeting room use. This position serves as the person-in-charge in the absence of the Branch Manager and spends a minimum of 50% of time in direct service to the public.

PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES:

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire.

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Provides front-line, telephone, and/or electronic service to the Public.
• May serve as the Volunteer Coordinator for assigned branch and coordinates volunteer activities such as scheduling, assigning, training and recognizing the volunteer work force.
• Ensures that County policies and procedures are followed; explains and interprets policies to patrons; takes complaints and handles appropriately; assists in developing improved procedures.
• Ensures assigned area or specialized unit is well-stocked and supervises supply usage and coordinates reordering.
• Ensures that assigned area or specialized unit is prepared for library opening.
• Uses the integrated library system software, online databases, the Internet, electronic catalog, and may assist with maintenance of library equipment software or hardware.
• May prepare, monitor, update, and approve employee schedules and work time in the County’s electronic payroll system.
• Attends workshops and meetings as required.
• Perform work of lower-level library classifications and related work as required.

SPECIALIZED ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE:

Circulation Area: Directs and supervises automated circulation and materials processing; maintains circulation overdue records; trains, directs, supervises, and evaluates staff, volunteers, community service workers, etc. in customer service, shelving, book processing procedures, or other related library functions; ensures the smooth operation of circulation desk functions; participates in outreach or other off-premises library-related events; prepares and submits statistical reports as scheduled or assigned; coordinates meeting room schedules for in-house events and public usage; keeps track of fines and fees, sets register drawers, prepares deposits; to be cross-trained in all applicable areas for assignment as needed; performs any/all duties related to circulation, etc.

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and four (4) progressively responsible experience in a library.

OR

Associate’s degree (AA) and two (2) years progressively responsible experience in a library.

OR

Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Liberal Arts, English, or related field.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES:

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire.
• Knowledge of library circulation, reference, and/or children’s procedures.
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System.
• Knowledge of library material classifications.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate the library’s automated system and other relevant computer applications (i.e. – the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher).
• Ability to supervise, manage and evaluate subordinates effectively.
• Ability to prepare statistical and other reports.
• Ability to employ appropriate policies and procedures and to explain and interpret them to others.
• Ability to make independent decisions and use judgment on routine and non-routine matters.
• Ability to oversee and ensure the proper operation of the library function.
• Ability to develop methods for improvement of operations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with administration, supervisors, staff, volunteers, and patrons.
• Ability to perform basic to moderate mathematical computations including cash-handling techniques and preparation of moderate to large sum deposits.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Performs work of lower-level library classifications and related work as required.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Medium, repetitive work. Ability to see, hear and listen, talk; detailed finger dexterity (including grasping and small tool manipulation), may require visually acuity for fine print. Ability to lift and push 25+ pounds, carry, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, and climb. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional and technical manuals, procedures and journals; memos, policies, safety instructions. Ability to adequately write evaluations, memos, summaries, reports, or other modes of correspondence. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relating information, details, and procedures to layman. Ability to perform basic mathematical and monetary functions.

Environmental Demands: Inside work.

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