Library Assistant II F/T (Instructional Services)

Job Posting for Library Assistant II F/T (Instructional Services) at City of Boca Raton, FL

Job Description

Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs a variety of specialized library work at one of the City's public library facilities.
Work is performed under general supervision.
Supervises and/or oversees the work of part time employees in order to ensure that work assignments are completed correctly, safely, and in a timely manner.
Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and maintains order at the libraries.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Instructional Services Section

• Assists patrons in locating and selecting information and materials.
• Assists and instructs patrons in the use of both print and online information retrieval tools; Answers research and instructional questions for patrons in person, by telephone, by mail, and by e-mail.
• Assists with the evaluation of research and instructional sources and materials; compiles bibliographies and assembles materials on special subjects.
• Performs interlibrary loan functions; performs tasks related to the management of periodicals and serials.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Awareness of library principles, methods, materials, programs, and practices.

Advanced skills in the use of personal computers, basic software applications, peripheral devices, and the Internet.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library employees.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons.

Ability to understand, follow and explain a variety of library policies and procedures.

Ability to learn/perform a variety of work activities with the assigned Department/Division.

Ability to explain/demonstrate procedures for performing a variety of work activities.

Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (60 college or university credits); and
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the public or supporting public services.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.