Library Specialist I

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; Okeechobee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OKIEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a Routine Library Assistant to support one or more service areas in the county library system. Work is performed under general supervision of the Library Specialist II and the Library Services Director.

Duties include assisting at the circulation desk, processing returns, locating materials, replenishing supplies, and providing reader assistance to patrons. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

One year of library experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of library services and operations.
• Ability to communicate with patrons and staff.
• Ability to interpret circulation policies.
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists at the circulation desk according to established procedures.
• Maintains orderly flow of returned materials.
• Assists in the search and recovery of library materials.
• Monitors and replenishes supplies from centralized stock for staff and patrons.
• Provides reader assistance in services to patrons.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Typing 35 wpm

Library policies

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated circulation desk

Job description

Routine library work assisting in one or more of the service areas in the County library system. Work is performed under general supervision of the Library Specialist II and the Library Services Director.

Responsibilities:

• Assists at the circulation desk according to established procedures. Provides circulation services to the public. Performs all circulation duties related to automated desk operation.
• Maintains orderly flow of returned materials.
• Assists in the search and recovery of library materials.
• Monitors and replenishes supplies from centralized stock for staff and patrons.
• Provides reader assistance in services to patrons.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform all other duties that are related to the essential job functions.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the services and operations of the library system.
• Knowledge of standard library clerical methods and practices.
• Ability to communicate with patrons, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to interpret circulation policies and procedures to the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with library patrons over the telephone and in person.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to utilize business mathematics and business English.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to make decisions within the framework of stated policies and procedures.
• Ability to use judgement in performing library duties.
• Ability to type 35 words per minute accurately.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or acceptable equivalency

One (1) year experience in library work preferred but not required