Library Aide PT 19 New

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Library Aide, Part-Time 19 (no benefits). Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment for a different location/section within the library system. This position may be assigned to any location/section within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.

**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to customers including processing requests for library materials, collecting fines and identifying the needs of customers and obtaining library materials. The position is also responsible for checking in and out, discharging, shelving, packing and renewing library materials, issuing library cards, processing library materials for addition or removal from the collection, and referring customers in need of professional assistance to librarians. This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been
received and may close at any time. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements No experience required.
Special Certifications and Licenses None.

Preferences Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Description

Sorts, shelves, issues, and receives library materials.
Works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Assists customers with services/equipment, programs and facilities; instructs patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems; locates library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.

Performs circulation desk duties such as checking library materials in and out, collecting fines or fees, issuing library cards, identifying service needs or locating missing materials, answering routine inquiries and referring patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.

Maintains records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and files catalog cards according to system used; processes new and donated materials for circulation; processes inter-library loans.

Shelves books and related library materials; packs and unpacks bins of materials arriving and being sent out to other libraries; empties book drop; charges and discharges materials; picks up materials that have been left out.

Weeds damaged materials, prepares weeded materials for sale or recycling including clean up and refilling of sale area; enters weeding lists into website program and obtains proper signatures on each.

Processes monies received, issues receipts, and provides change in order to account for bus fares and passes; balances cash drawer in order to ensure money in drawer matches funds processed.

Creates craft samples and prepares enough materials for the program for which they are intended; manages inventory of craft and office supplies; supervises teen volunteers.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Tech Savvy

Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Makes effective use of the latest technologies required for success in the role; grasps the main terminology. Learns and adopts new technologies, although may require some time to master the changes.

• Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.

• Drives Results

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness

Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Actively seeks feedback from a variety of sources; asks clarifying questions to understand and improve own impact on others or on team performance. Reflects on and learns from own mistakes.
County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must 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, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.