The County of Volusia is seeking a Library Assistant for the Library Services Division. This position will be located at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library.
Library Assistant
Responsible for paraprofessional work such as maintaining library records, assisting patrons, and handling cash requiring knowledge of basic library service techniques and applying techniques to a specialized area of the library system.
NOTE-CANDIDATES:
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Must be able to work nights and weekends.
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Will be required to complete a pre-employment skills test.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of customer service experience or experience as a Library Assistant or equivalent position.
A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain
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Must be able to work nights and weekends.
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Will be required to complete a pre-employment skills test.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge of library techniques including shelving, sorting, alphabetization, and the Dewey Decimal system.
Knowledge of reader interest, books, and authors, and of the theory and objectives of a public library system.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: Medium, repetitive work. Ability to see, hear and listen, talk; detailed finger dexterity (including grasping and small tool manipulation), may require visually acuity for fine print. Ability to lift and push 25+ pounds, carry, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, and climb. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional and technical manuals, procedures, and journals; memos, policies, safety instructions, etc. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to relate information, data, and detail verbally and in writing. Ability to perform basic mathematical and monetary functions.
Environmental demands: Inside work.