Library Assistant PT

Pine Crest Preparatory School Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Crest Preparatory School Inc in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Librarian Assistant to support the Library Media Specialists in day-to-day operations. You will assist with circulation, locating and shelving books, and processing new materials while maintaining an orderly, safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing check-in/check-out, inventory, decorations for displays, and occasional cataloging training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Ability to perform routine clerical duties and inventory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily library operations and circulation desk tasks.
• Help locate books, shelve materials, and process new books.
• Assist with inventory using barcode scanners.
• Prepare posters and displays for reading programs.
• Label and categorize books; maintain a tidy library space.
• Supervise students and promote appropriate library behavior.
• Assist with repairs of library materials and basic cataloging tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Circulation desk software

Barcode scanning

Job description

PurposeThe Librarian Assistant will assist the Library Media Specialists in the day-to-day operations. The Library Assistant is responsible for performing routine clerical duties within the libraries and assisting the Librarians with locating books, stocking shelves, checking in and out books and materials, and processing new books.Essential Job FunctionsSupports the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee HandbookGreets students, faculty and guests of the School who visit the libraries.Responds to telephone calls, messages and emails in a timely and accurate fashion.Performs circulation desk procedures, such as checking in and checking out materials during the school day and before schoolAssists with overdue books and material notificationsShares in shelving of books in the Lower School with parent volunteers.Assists librarians with decorating the library for holidaysAssists librarians with creating posters and displays for motivational reading programs.Labels books with stickers categorizing their section and call numberAssists librarians with inventory by scanning booksAssists librarians in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.Assists students in locating library materialsSupervises students, encouraging proper library behaviorAssists in processing library materialsRepairs library materialsMaintains the libraries with supplies, etc., for usersAbility to be trained in library data entry (cataloging)Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designeeJob QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferredExperience and QualificationsWork with children is essential