Assistant Librarian Part-Time Position Available In Seminole, Florida

Assistant Librarian Part-Time

Salary
$19,448.00 – $25,282.40 Annually
Location 245 N. Hunt Club Blvd. Longwood, FL
Job Type
Part-time Employment
Job Number
2025-03533/16069
Department
PR Library Services
Opening Date
05/13/2025
Closing Date
5/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description
Enriching the library experience for our customers by providing customer service that connects library customers to information, resources and services. The library paraprofessional works to engage the customer individually or in groups for library programming. Delivers information services (reference and readers advisory) to customers, using reference research technology and teaches information literacy.
•Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. •Additional compensation based on licensure.
Essential Functions

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 customer service and paraprofessional library work in a main library or library branch, which includes general reference, adult or children’s programming.
Responsible for providing quality customer service, maintains level of efficiency and standards of service.
Performs work using analytical, organizational, and communicative skills to assist people in finding information and using it effectively for professional and personal use.
Plans and implements work activities and programming pertinent to the specialty area.
Uses an integrated online operating system, print and electronic resources to assist customers.
Prepares and submits regular and special statistical and other reports as requested.
Selects books and materials for customers as part of the school library partnership. Gathers books on a specific topic for teacher pickup.
Perform other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years library experience is required. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualification
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of principles and practices of library science; library system organization; methods and techniques.
Knowledge of literature and reading trends.
Knowledge of an online, integrated library operating system, including knowledge of circulation functions, public catalog, and research functions.
Proficiency with a PC and software at the level necessary to successfully complete the tasks of the job is required. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of reference services, virtual reference services and databases.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
Department Specific trainings per position may be required.
Ability to communicate library mission, services, and resources to the public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Employer
Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners
Address
1101 East First Street
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Phone
(407) 665-7944