Library Assistant

Palm Beach State College; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Library Assistant to provide library services to students, faculty and staff in accordance with policies. You will assist with cataloging, shelving, researching in the library data management system, and helping patrons locate materials.

You will welcome and assist patrons, operate the library databases and online catalog, process checkouts and returns, and support instructors with office tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar applications.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide library services to students, faculty and staff according to policies and procedures.
• Assist with information on library services and shelving materials per classification codes.
• Greet patrons and assist in locating materials and using databases and online catalogs.
• Process charges, discharges, and renewals of items.
• Maintain proper order on shelves and update data in spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist instructors with office support and operate library equipment as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Library software

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer At Palm Beach State College,

you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

• Responsible for providing library services to students, faculty and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists with providing information regarding various library services, sorting and shelving library materials according to classification code, issuing, receiving, and storing library materials, researching and processing information in the library’s data management system, and providing patrons with assistance in locating materials.
• What a day of a Library Assistant looks like: Welcomes and assists persons who come into the department.
• Assists patrons finding materials and operates equipment to include library databases, online catalog, and the internet.
• Processes charges, discharges, and renewals of items.
• Shelves new or return materials; maintains proper order and straighten books and materials on shelves.
• Performs online searches of college databases; enters or edit data to existing database files.
• Receives, records, and puts away new books, and periodicals.
• Documents issues in proper records and files.
• Types and edits forms, reports, memos, and correspondences.
• Includes word processing.
• Inputs and updates data to established spreadsheets.
• Sets up, organizes, and maintains files, manuals and publications, distributes as needed.
• Assists in the design and distribution of brochures and flyers throughout the college, campus, or outside groups.
• Plans, administers, and conducts inventory of equipment or materials.
• May include accounting records associated with inventory.
• Interacts with students both within and outside the instructional, student and academic setting in a professional and ethical manner.
• Assists instructors with a variety of office support activities and functions.
• Assists personnel with operating office equipment such as personal computers, printers, and copying machines as well as software programs, providing training when necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED Some related experience
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Use various methods to perform research
• Preferred, but not a must: Education and Experience: Experience with library software and classification systems

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• - Frequency Reach and grasp objects.
• - Daily Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• - Daily Climb ladders and stairs.
• - Daily Push or pull objects.
• - Daily Lift or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• - Daily Stand for extended periods of time.
• - Daily Use of video display terminal.
• - Daily Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• - Daily Communicate information verbally.
• - Daily Communicate information in writing.
• - Daily Proofread and check documents for accuracy.
• - Daily Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• - Daily Work a fluctuating work schedule.
• - Occasionally

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.80/hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of October 23, 2026. Wait, there is more!

Culture:

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits:

Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness:

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks:

Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development:

Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

Retirement Investments:

State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline This position is open until filled

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.