Job Description

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Library Associate for the Library Services Division. This position is located in Deltona, Florida, and will be responsible for developing, preparing & implementing youth services programs, merchandizing library collections, assisting with collection development/maintenance, as well as, participating in outreach or other off-premises library-related events. The preferred candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience working in the Youth Services section.

PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES:

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Must possess a valid driver\'s license at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver\'s license at the time of hire.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Provides front-line, telephone, and/or electronic service to the Public.
• May serve as the Volunteer Coordinator for assigned branch and coordinates volunteer activities such as scheduling, assigning, training and recognizing the volunteer work force.
• Ensures that County policies and procedures are followed; explains and interprets policies to patrons; takes complaints and handles appropriately; assists in developing improved procedures.
• Ensures assigned area or specialized unit is well-stocked and supervises supply usage and coordinates reordering.
• Ensures that assigned area or specialized unit is prepared for library opening.
• Uses the integrated library system software, online databases, the Internet, electronic catalog, and may assist with maintenance of library equipment software or hardware.
• May prepare, monitor, update, and approve employee schedules and work time in the County\'s electronic payroll system.
• Attends library committee meetings, trainings, workshops, outreach and other various meetings as required. This includes traveling to other library branches, other county offices, various outreach locations, and out of county.
• Perform work of lower level library classifications and related work as required.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

SPECIALIZED ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE:

Youth Services Section: Furnishes information on library activities, facilities; describes or demonstrates procedures for on-line catalog searching of book and media collections, for electronic databases, or for other general applications of computer use; conducts reference interviews, develops, prepares & implements youth programs, merchandizes library collections, assists with collection development/maintenance, participates in outreach or other off-premises library-related events; prepares and submits statistical reports as scheduled or assigned; coordinates meeting room schedules for in-house events and public usage; etc.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor\'s degree (BA) in Liberal Arts, English, or related field; or Associate\'s degree (AA) and two (2) years experience or equivalent. A comparable amount of education, training and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver\'s license at the time of hire. The preferred candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience working in the Youth Services section.

PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES:

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Must possess a valid driver\'s license at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver\'s license at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of library circulation, reference, and/or children\'s procedures.
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System.
• Knowledge of library material classifications.
• Customer service skills.
• Skill in operating the library\'s automated system and other relevant computer operations (i.e. - the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher).
• Ability to supervise, manage and evaluate subordinates effectively.
• Ability to prepare statistical and other reports.
• Ability to employ appropriate policies and procedures and to explain and interpret them to others.
• Ability to make independent decisions and use judgment on routine and non-routine matters.
• Ability to oversee and ensure the proper operation of the library function.
• Ability to develop methods for improvement of operations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with administration, supervisors, staff, volunteers, and patrons.
• Ability to perform basic to moderate mathematical computations including cash-handling techniques and preparation of moderate to large sum deposits.
• 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.
• Performs work of lower level library classifications and related work as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

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. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. 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. Ability to adequately write evaluations, memos, summaries, reports, or other modes of correspondence. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relating information, details, and procedures to layman. Ability to perform basic mathematical and monetary functions.

Environmental Demands: Inside work.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans\' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

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