Assistant, Library (Part time)

Assistant, Library (Part time) Salary: $15.20 - $19.30 Hourly Location: Lakewood Ranch Job Type: Department: Library Services Job Number: Closing: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Summary Assists patrons in use of library services by performing the following duties. NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties: • Greets and interacts with library patrons ensuring that their needs are met, whether personally or with assistance from student employees and other staff. • Assists with library access, library computer systems, printer, computer, equipment & related technology and room reservations • Performs circulation or other related library work, independently or as part of a team. • Helps patrons in the use of public access catalog, and refers those requiring professional assistance to librarian. • Interfaces with library management system, which may include maintenance of resource collections, reports, etc. • Prepares information and statistical data for reports, tracking and special studies. • Assists with coordinating copier, printer and computer issues. • Assists with the withdrawal or processing of library materials. • Places and removes financial library obligations to student records in Banner. • Participate in library, college or technology training as needed. • Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Library experience. Ability to staff the Learning Commons independently & work on projects while librarian is away is required. Good customer service, communication & team/collaboration skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred. • Supervisory Experience: This position may need to oversee student assistants and coordinate volunteers. • Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram/chart form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete changes in standardized situations. • Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software. Basic Apple & PC type software and application knowledge is also desirable. Within three months of hire must be able to use college e-mail and other college required software, be able to assist students with connecting to the college Wi-Fi; assist students with scanning and computer printing and be able to use the library management system software. • Certificates and Licenses: None required. Responsibility for People and Property: This position will assist with the distribution of community cards. This position will assist with maintaining the security of library materials. This position will assist with security & safety protocols as necessary in emergency situations. Responsibility for Communication: • Internal Contacts: This position has contact with staff and students on a daily basis. Additionally there is contact with Fee Payment, Business Services & the Computer Services Help Desk. • External Contacts: This position has contact with the copy machine vendor and the general public through phone calls or as community patrons. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies. The Library has quiet and collaborative workspaces. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and use manual dexterity. The employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds an occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is expected to encounter increased patron/student traffic throughout the semester. Pre-Employment Screenings: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirments. Visit the https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening for more information . Statement of Non-Discrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207. To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6901427 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-874e845b78ef8d4287e9948e1c1e92cf