Job: Library Assistant

General Information

Position:

Library Assistant

Number position available:

1

Compensation:

$15.00 - $16.12 hourly

Job Category:

Reference & Public Services

ALA:

Position DOES NOT require a Master's degree from an ALA accredited program.

Description:

Position Function:

Assist in the daily operation of the City library.

 

Tasks/Duties:

• Register new patrons in the library database, check materials in and out, shelve returned items, and help patrons locate items.
• Take requests for reserve items and notify patrons by phone or email when received materials are available.
• Accept and record monies for fines and photocopies. Make change as necessary. Assist patrons with using photocopier.
• Catalog new materials in the library database.
• Teach classes or workshops in fundamental computer skills, new digital media and ESOL (English as a Second Language). Prepare program schedules, marketing, lesson plans, monitor student progress, and create benchmarks for student success. Adjust teaching styles and strategies to meet users’ needs.
• Assist with children’s circulation and reference desk duties as needed, which may include answering questions, providing reader’s advisory services, helping patrons with computers, digital media and library databases.
• Work evenings and weekend hours, including off-site events and outreach activities. Perform additional duties as assigned.  Be available for emergency call-outs.

Education:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) months recent experience teaching or tutoring
• One (1) year recent experience with Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to converse proficiently in both Spanish and English
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.

 

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Liberal Arts or equivalent combination of experience
• Recent experience (within the past three (3) years) working or volunteering in a public, school, or academic library.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted instructional programs and associated software and hardware.
• Completion of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification, Department of Education English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teaching certification or endorsement, and/or advanced degrees.
• Completion of the following NIMS Courses within the designated amount of time from hire date:
• Basic IS-700 (6 months)
• Basic ICS-100 (6 months)

Multilingual:

Requested

Job open date:

10-20-2021

Application deadline:

Open Until Filled

Apply at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/altamontespringsfl/jobs/3277992/library-assistant

Additional information

Library Type:

• Public Libraries

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Location

Physical address where the job position is located.

Job Place:

City of Altamonte Springs Library

Job Location:

Central Florida

Address:

281 Maitland Avenue

City:

Altamonte Springs

Zip:

32701

County:

Seminole

Institution Information

Institution Name :

City of Altamonte Springs

Address:

225 Newburyport Avenue

City:

Altamonte Springs

State:

Florida

Zip:

32701

Contact Information / How to apply

Contact Name:

Erin Martin

Contact Email:

eemartin@altamonte.org

Contact Phone:

4075718004

Contact Fax:

How to apply

For more information and to apply online, visit the City of Altamonte Springs' website http://www.Altamonte.org/Jobs.