Library Associate III (System Children'S Services) Palm Beach County - 3.8 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $21.18 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Some college Spanish Staff supervision Cash amount verification Shelving (library and archives technical processing) In-person customer service Processing cash transactions English Mid-level High school diploma or GED Staff training Equipment maintenance 1 year Library circulation services

Full Job Description ISSUED:

09/24/2026

CLOSES:

10/01/2026

Position:

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE III

(System Children's Services)

Salary:

$21.18

Per Hour Division:

System Service/Main Library Department:

Library Department:

Library Division:

System Service/Main Library Hours:

40 Variable hours/week, including evenings and weekends

Other:

Ability to lift 50 pounds preferred.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID 3650 Summit Boulevard, WPB 36345 This paraprofessional position involves the circulation of library materials to members, including charging and discharging materials, registering members, assisting the public in locating materials, and shelving materials. The position includes readers' advisory service, cash handling and reconciliation, interpretation of policies and procedures, and equipment maintenance. Responsible for assigned collection monitoring and maintenance. In the absence of the Section Supervisor, directs the work of staff and acts as the resource person to resolve member concerns. This position may supervise adult volunteers for the Branch.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of two (2) years of college-level coursework (must specify 60-semester/90-quarter hours) AND one (1) year of experience working in a library, OR Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of one (1) year of college-level coursework (must specify 30-semester/45-quarter hours) AND two (2) years of experience working in a library, OR Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a library.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Experience working in a library circulation/member services/bookstore, Experience providing public or customer service, Experience training personnel (must specify on application) , Experience using SIRSI or other integrated library system (ILS) (must specify on application) , and Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole). All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).