Library Assistant

3 months ago

Sarasota, United States Sarasota County Full time

Department:

Libraries & Historical Resources

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

We are looking for a full-time Library Assistant for our beautiful Gulf Gate 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

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.

  • Provide directional and service-related information to users.

  • Assist library users in person, by phone, or electronically.

  • Assist in material checkout/check-in, retrieve and processes reserves, billing, and missing items.

  • Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.

  • Sort and shelve materials and maintain an orderly arrangement of materials.

  • Assist in operating and basic troubleshooting of automated materials check-in, emptying and swapping materials bins, and routine maintenance.

About The Schedule

Work Hours: 

  • Full-Time, 40 hours per week

  • Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc.

  • On occasion may be re-assigned to fill in at other libraries within Sarasota County.

Library Hours of Operation:

  • Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  • Friday - Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • One-year of experience in a clerical or customer service environment.

 

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years. 

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $18.00/hr.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, you will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:

  • If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

  • Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits
  • For more information about employee benefits, please for additional information.
  • Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
  • Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year)​​

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