Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
GADSDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
QUINCY, FLORIDA

JOA No. 23-009 Date Posted: February 23, 2023

Library Assistant
Havana Branch Library

***Part-Time – 26 Hours Weekly ***
Position Number #0084

Library Services
Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly

Position Advertisement Closes: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

***BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT***

This position consists of basic clerical library tasks performed at the Havana Public Library. The work involves extensive public contact advising library users about the availability and location of print/electronic materials, public access computers, and Internet resources. This position assists with coverage of the front circulation desk.
Excellent customer service and computer skills are essential. Initiative and teamwork are required.

Work Days/Hours:
Monday and Tuesday– 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists the public at the front desk, circulating materials and providing general information. Directs library users to resources and services. Assists the public with computer hardware, software, Internet, and printer/copier.
Shelves print materials as required. Maintains periodicals display, periodicals storage room, and retention schedules. Prepares and prints correspondence, labels, signs, and other documents. Files borrowers’ information cards. Compiles library system statistics. Handles branch interlibrary loans, mails items and prepares statistics.
Maintains acquisitions and deletion records.
Substitutes for branch assistants on occasion as required. Performs related work as required.
Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work effectively with public customers, colleagues, other departments, and government officials.
Knowledge of library OPAC and Dewey decimal classification is preferred. Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed, which may include nights and weekends. Writing skills to draft clear reports, e-mails, and correspondence using correct English, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, procedure manuals, and operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED and two years of library or office clerical experience. College education can substitute on a year-for-year the required experience.

Persons who need assistance to participate in the application process should contact the hiring authority in advance of the closing date. Applications must be received by the closing date of the advertisement to be considered. Contact Human Resources @ 850-875-8648 or 850-627-5334 regarding questions about the position. Apply online at http://www.gadsdencountyfl.gov Downloadable applications are available on our website at http://www.gadsdengov.net

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/VETERANS PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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