Library Asst I PTP Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Library Asst

I PTP 3.8 3.8

out of 5 stars Clearwater, FL 33756 JOB

ENTRY SALARY

$18.87/HR.Under general supervision, the Library Assistant PTP performs para-professional library services. Assists patrons with various library inquiries, supports the development and implementation of library programs and services, and performs a wide range of circulation duties.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential Functions:

— Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Checks in and checks out various materials and patron holds; monitors, inspects, and evaluates all materials for any wear, damage, or defect.

Assists and supports patrons inside the library and responds to inquiries and questions; explains policies and rules, instructs patrons regarding library equipment, and assists with library technology and systems; registers new patrons with cards and monitors their statistical classes.

Collects, manages, and handles fines and fees; processes the cash box, self-check machine funds, receipts, and cash transactions; writes deposits and handles donations and monies for the friends of the Clearwater library bookstore.

Performs various general reference tasks; assists with book look ups, hold requests, and other tasks; maintains and monitors the hold shelf, triggers, and stickers.

Manages paper supplies and other library materials; ensures all necessary library documents, writing utensils and other supplies are fully stocked; manages lost and found items, and damaged or incomplete materials.

Retrieves and organizes library materials from the outside book drop; sorts library materials and processes; receives and records deliveries coming in and going out of the library; keeps appropriate records and documents.

Researches, plans, develops, and implements various library programs and other library initiatives under the direction of a supervisor.

Compiles, packs, and organizes bags of library materials going to other libraries; ensures the appropriate materials, labels, and processing.

Participates and assists in both opening and closing procedures; monitors and cares for equipment and machines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge of – Daily library routines and shelving techniques and practicesDewey Decimal systemCustomer Service and skillsCash handling and processGeneral library policies and procedures; computers and general office equipmentEquipment maintenance practices and methodsCustomer service principles Skill in -Following oral and written instructionsAccurately filing and shelving library materials both alphabetically and numericallyHandle cash, collect fees and fines, create deposits, and keep accurate accountingResponding and engaging with library patrons and the communityLifting and transporting various heavy loads of library materials and pushing book cartsOperating a computer, related software, and various library systems