Library Specialist I

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY Library in Town of Florida, NY, seeks a Library Clerk to support daily circulation operations and assist patrons with a focus on accuracy and service.

The role emphasizes reliable customer service, smooth circulation processes, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A high school diploma is required; library experience is a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists circulation desk and provides circulation services to the public.
• Maintains orderly flow of returned materials.
• Assists in 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

Communication

Patron service

Telephone etiquette

Typing 35 wpm

Policy interpretation

Clerical methods

Work independently

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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