Library Assistant (Entry-Level) – R18704

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We are looking for a Library Assistant for our beautiful Shannon Staub Public Library. If you have a passion for giving back to the community, why not start your career with this entry-level position? As the direct point of contact for customers, the Library Assistant resolves routine questions or problems and refers more complex issues. This role starts out paying $18.00/hr and there are countless opportunities for both growth and advancement. Apply today and join the community where people love to live, work, and play!

About the Department Sarasota County libraries are not just about books. Our award-winning library system (10 branches, historical resources, and a new mobile library coming soon!) offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture.

About the Position In this role you will…

Implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by customers. Provide assistance at all library service locations and stations. Offer directional and service-related information to users. Assist library users in person, by phone, or electronically. Serve in material checkout/check-in, retrieve and process reserves, billing, and missing items. Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance. Sort and shelve materials and maintain an orderly arrangement of materials. Aid in operating and basic troubleshooting of automated materials check-in, emptying and swapping materials bins, and routine maintenance. About the Schedule This position is Full-Time and will be scheduled 40 hours per week. You must be available Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Work shifts can include:

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.

You will be expected to work at least one night a week and be a part of the Saturday rotations. Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc. On rare occasion and based upon business need, employees may be re-assigned to fill in at other libraries within Sarasota County.