Library Technical Assistant - Morgade Library

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River State College's Morgade Library seeks a Library Technical Assistant to deliver excellent patron services and support library operations. You will assist patrons, manage routine tasks, and help maintain a welcoming library environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent, strong communication, and ability to work evenings or weekends. Join a collaborative team dedicated to student success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree or any combination of education, experience, or training relevant to the position.
• Proven basic knowledge of library operations.
• Exceptional customer service, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications.
• Ability to work as a functioning member of a team and with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform library public services duties.
• Perform library technical operations.
• Partner with Chastain Campus staff to promote library services and College events/initiatives.
• Providing excellent patron service and assisting with stacks maintenance.
• Maintaining patron confidentiality and logging use statistics.
• Using the library management system for related functions.
• Communicating effectively with patrons in person, by phone, and online.
• Working as part of the library staff and other duties as assigned.
• This position requires working at least one night per week and on weekends, as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Team player

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Library Management System

Microsoft Office

Windows applications

Job description

Job Description

Shine Bright with Us: Join Our Team as a Library Technical Assistant (Morgade Library)! Are you passionate about connecting with library patrons and creating a positive experience for them? We’re seeking a dynamic Library Technical Assistant to join our team at the Morgade Library! If you’re organized, customer-focused, and love working in a collaborative environment, this role might be perfect for you.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• An associate’s degree or any combination of education, experience, or training relevant to the position, which provides the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge;
• Proven basic knowledge of library operations;
• Exceptional customer service, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail oriented;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be self-motivated;
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications;
• Ability to work as a functioning member of a team is also an essential requirement for this position;
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations is essential.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform library public services duties;
• Perform library technical operations.
• Partner with Chastain Campus staff to promote library services and College events/initiatives .

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing excellent patron service;
• Sharing public services responsibilities;
• Maintaining patron confidentiality;
• Utilizing the library management system for associated library functions;
• Communicating effectively with patrons (in-person, telephone, online);
• Maintaining an organized and fully stocked public services desk and area;
• Assisting with stacks maintenance;
• Preparing materials for shelving;
• Placing holds on materials;
• Assisting patrons with basic library, computer, and equipment requests;
• Assisting with the library inventory;
• Returning leased books;
• Maintaining an organized and stocked public area;
• Making minor book repairs;
• Maintaining neat and current giveaway tables;
• Maintaining a high level of library/computer skills through in-service training;
• Logging use statistics;
• Working in a team manner with the library staff;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• This position requires working at least one night per week and on weekends, as scheduled.

Physical Requirements

This position requires excellent hearing and speaking skills, vision sufficient to see and interpret all job related materials, an ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, ability to climb steps and low ladders, ability to be mobile between work stations and library areas, ability to walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of thirty (30) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as a copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification: Staff
Supervisory: No
FLSA Exempt: No
Employment Type: Regular

Compensation and Application Deadline:
Pay range starts at: $15.45/hour. | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.