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Job Title

Library Assistant

Job Description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the job is to provide a wide range of collection maintenance, program support and administrative tasks across both adult and children's/teens' service areas. This position requires capabilities in numbering systems, working with the public, familiarity with various technologies including basic audio/visual equipment, photocopiers, printers and Internet (browsing, email, printing). Working collaboratively with co-workers and community partners, program facilitators and other City staff is crucial as is working as a positive, contributing member of the library team. This is a part-time position: 16 hours weekly

Examples Of Duties

Re-shelves items of all physical formats (books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, etc.)

Performs general collection maintenance including shelf reading, organizing and light dusting

Lifts and moves boxes, pushes library book carts and assists with the receipt and unpacking of new materials

Assists Librarians, other staff and outside facilitators in setup, presentation and tear down for programs held both at the library and at other locations throughout the community

Assists patrons with basic in-house computing (Internet, printing)

Provides crowd control during programs, including liaising with parents during story times and other events to ensure all children enjoy each session

Represents the library within the Leisure Services Department at various community events

At the discretion and direction of the library director, aids the Friends of the Wilton Manors Library in the setup and presentation of events including lecture series and used book fairs

Keeps detailed records of attendance including filling in time sheets accurately and on time

Performs other related duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience which would provide required knowledge, skills and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Experience working or volunteering to assist children. Physical ability to lift boxes of books (up to 40 lbs.). Strong reading and customer service skills. Adeptness with technologies and numbering systems (specifically the Dewey Decimal System). Minimum of 16 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work in a library setting, administrative function, camp counsellor, or volunteer with children and adults. Experience operating and troubleshooting basic audio/visual and other equipment, Internet systems, and/or automated inventory systems. An expressed interest in public service. Energetic, experience working with the public and an interest in promoting learning and literacy.

Benefits

The City of Wilton Manors is an active community with a small town feel that offers the following benefits: CITY OF WILTON MANORS – PART-TIME EMPLOYEES SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS Vacation • Part-time employees will earn vacation leave based on the number of hours worked. • At resignation/retirement/termination part-time employees will be paid for vacation hours earned after returning all City property. Sick Leave • Part-time employees will earn sick leave based on the number of hours worked. • At resignation/retirement/termination: - after 10 years employment, 25% of total hours up to 480 hours Holidays 5 hours of paid holiday for the day after Thanksgiving COLA or Wage Adjustment Commission-approved at budget Uniforms Provided by City when required Pension The City of Wilton Manors is a member of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for all new hires. Salary Merit increases of 1% to 3% annually based on performance evaluation (increase is subject to percentages set by Commission during the annual budget ). Fitness Center Use of City's fitness center after completing all required documentation.