Library Assistant II, Youth Services

Location Name: Palm Harbor Library

County: Pinellas

Region: Central Florida

Address: 2330 Nebraska Ave.City: Palm HarborZipcode: 34683

ALA accredited Masters required: No

This paraprofessional position involves responsibility for performing technical library tasks approaching a professional level through the application of skills and knowledge acquired by special study and training. Employees may be responsible for coordinating or assisting with library programming. Continuous public contact requires the exercise of considerable patience, tact and diplomacy. Work is performed under supervision of a department head and is reviewed through conference, personal observation of performance, and inspection of work by the department head.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours.
• Knowledge of providing practical customer service.
• Ability to perform work independently and with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to deal with various duties simultaneously.
• Knowledge of reader interests, books, and authors, especially children’s literature.
• Skill in the use of on-line catalog, library technology, personal computers, various databases and standard office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, and patrons.
• Experience with school age programs such as Robotics, STEM initiatives, etc. highly desirable.
• Ability to evaluate information retrieved.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reorganization and reclassification of juvenile collections under the supervision of the department head.
• Collaboration with department heads in the planning and implementation of programs for children and families as well as the Summer Reading theme.
• Facilitating story times, etc. in the supervisor’s absence.
• Participation in library and countywide committees.
• Outreach for school and community events.

Education/Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required and TWO (2) years library experience preferred, one of which must be in the area assigned. Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• Computer experience is required.
• Must be able to stand/walk during shifts for approximately 3 hours, as well as easily lift 20 pounds and push/pull book/equipment cart.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours.
• Knowledge of providing practical customer service.
• Ability to deal with various duties simultaneously.
• Knowledge of reader interests and of books and authors.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Marisa Steuer

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: (727) 784-3332

How to Apply / Instructions:

Interested candidates should review the full description and contact Marisa Steuer, Youth Services Manager, at either 727-784-3332 or at [email protected]

• Interested candidates should also fill out the application for employment.