Library Assistant

Valencia College; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FICA Alternative to Social Security

Free Lynx Bus Transportation

Retirement Saving Options

Educational and Professional develop-

Job summary

Valencia College West Campus is seeking a full-time Library Assistant to provide general circulation services to students, faculty, staff, and community members. The role is primarily on-site with duties including acquisitions processing and interlibrary loan support.

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service, solid computer skills (Excel, Power BI), and the ability to train student workers. Salary starts around $34,780 per year with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Academic library experience preferred.
• Experience with interlibrary loan and lending systems.
• Proficiency with databases, data entry, and mainframe-like systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Circulates materials and uses the automated circulation system.
• Processes serials and materials for bindery; may lift and move items.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates student assistants.
• Guides workflow and supervises staff library assistants.
• Processes intra-campus and interlibrary loans.
• Maintains reserve materials for faculty and students.
• Maintains library collection and inventory.
• Assists patrons with library equipment.
• Maintains area statistics and reports as directed.
• Inputs, retrieves, and analyzes data from systems.
• Voices needs and issues to supervisor; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Library experience

Data handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Join Our Team! Valencia College is now hiring a full-time Library Assistant at our West Campus!

We’re looking for a customer-focused and tech-savvy professional who enjoys working collaboratively and providing excellent service to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Power BI, and data processing
• Previous library experience, preferably in an academic setting
• Experience with Interlibrary Loan and lending systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills

About Valencia’s Library department:

At the Valencia College Library, our mission is to uphold and promote the highest standards of academic integrity, support rigorous scholarly research, and ensure equitable access to information for all members of our college community. Whether you connect with us in person or through our virtual services, our dedicated team is committed to providing the guidance, resources, and support you need to thrive academically. We are here to empower you at every step of your educational journey, fostering a learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and intellectually enriching.

• FICA Alternative to Social Security
• Free Lynx Bus Transportation
• Retirement Saving Options
• Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and so much more….

Additional Information:

• This position operates in a primarily onsite environment.
• This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S
• Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
• Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to: a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process.

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number SE0170

Position Title

Position Title Library Assistant

Job Type

Job Type Staff

FT/PT

FT/PT Full-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description

Responsible for providing general circulation information and service to students, faculty, and staff. Processes new library acquisitions and performs tasks using an automated circulation system.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Flexible Work Arrangement Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely.

Grade

Grade 2022

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number S4097P

Location(s)

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday – Friday between 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

Salary Range $34,780 per year

Essential Job Functions

1. Circulates materials by issuing borrowers cards, charging and discharging items, using an automated circulation system.
2. Receives, processes, and maintains the library’s serials collection. Processes materials for bindery which may require lifting, carrying, and pulling/pushing book carts.
3. Assists in the training, supervision, and evaluation of student assistant assignments.
4. Assists in guiding workflow and supervising Staff library assistants.
5. Assists in the processing of intra-campus loans and interlibrary loans.
6. Assists in the processing and maintenance of reserve materials for faculty and students.
7. Assists in the maintenance and inventory of the library collection.
8. Assists patrons in using library equipment.
9. Maintains area statistics and processes area reports, as directed by supervisor.
10. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves data from a computer.
11. Keeps supervisor informed of needs, concerns, and issues related to policies, services, staff, and resources.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Preferred Type of Experience

Library experience. Experience using computers and related software. Database, data entry, and mainframe experience.

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of circulation procedures, automated library circulation systems, reserve material preparation and handling, and the fundamentals of information service in a library.
2. Ability to provide strong customer service, make appropriate referrals, and effectively interpret and explain Learning Resources Center/library policies/procedures to faculty, staff, students, and community.
3. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work effectively without direct supervision.
4. Ability to access file cabinets and bookshelves.
5. Ability to lift and carry up to 44 pounds.
6. Ability to operate office machines and library equipment.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

Job Specific Designation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have previous experience working in a library setting? If so, please explain.
• * Do you have relevant experience using library systems? (Examples include WorldShare, UBorrow, and Alma.)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Vita

Optional Documents

• Cover letter
• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Veterans Preference Verification Documentation
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Other Documents