Library Associate - Daytona Beach Regional Library

Major Functions

The County Of Volusia Is Seeking a Library Associate For The Library Services Division. This Position Is Located In The Daytona Beach Regional Library And Will Be Responsible For The Youth Services Section, One Of The County's Busiest Regional Facilities Serving Babies Through Teens. The Library Operates 7 Days Per Week With 61 Hours Of Weekly Service. The Daytona Beach Regional Youth Services Section Operates a Full-service Public Desk And Has An Outside Entrance To The Youth Services Area. This Position Uniquely Manages Three High-demand Facilities:

Discovery Center – Features educational toys and games for public use and serves as a venue for court-ordered visitation

Jackie Robinson Play Yard – Open during all library hours and heavily utilized by families and school groups visiting the library

Launch Pad Maker Space – Used for school tours, programs, and educational activities

Local schools regularly schedule tours and programs specifically to access these combined resources.

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 workshops and meetings as required.
• Perform work of lower-level library classifications and related work as required.
  
  

SPECIALIZED ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE:

Circulation Area: Directs and supervises automated circulation and materials processing; maintains circulation overdue records; trains, directs, supervises, and evaluates staff, volunteers, community service workers, etc. in customer service, shelving, book processing procedures, or other related library functions; ensures the smooth operation of circulation desk functions; 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; keeps track of fines and fees, sets register drawers, prepares deposits; to be cross-trained in all applicable areas for assignment as needed; performs any/all duties related to circulation, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and four (4) progressively responsible experience in a library.

OR

Associate's degree (AA) and two (2) years progressively responsible experience in a library.

OR

Bachelor's degree (BA) in Liberal Arts, English, or related field.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

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.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate the library’s automated system and other relevant computer applications (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.
• Performs work of lower-level library classifications and related work as required.
  
  

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. Ability to lift and push 25+ pounds, carry, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, and climb. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.

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.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
  
  

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
  
  

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military
  
  

HOLIDAYS

The County Of Volusia Observes The Following Holidays Annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas
  
  

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll
  
  

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement.
  
  

02

Do you possess a current Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable
  
  

04

Select Your Highest Level Of Completed Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
  
  

05

Do you possess progressively responsible experience in a library?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:

• the number of years,
• position title
• brief description of your experience and
• the name of the agency/organization(s).
  
  

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.

07

Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:

• the number of years,
• position title
• brief description of your experience and
• the name of the agency/organization(s).
  
  

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.

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Do you possess any supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:

• the number of years,
• position title
• brief description of your experience and
• the name of the agency/organization(s).
  
  

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.

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Do you have experience working with children?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

If you answered yes to the above question, please explain and provide the amount of experience. If you have no experience, type N/A.

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Attending library committee meetings, training workshops, outreach, and various meetings at different locations throughout the county as well as outside of Volusia, is a requirement of this position. I understand this requirement and have no issue with attendance and travel requirements.

• I have read and understand the above statement.
  
  

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While in this position, it is sometimes necessary to cover positions at other libraries on short notice. I understand this requirement and I am able to travel to other locations in a timely manner.

• I have read and understand the above statement.
  
  

15

Can you serve as an interpreter for a language other than English (to include American Sign Language/ASL). If yes, please list each language below. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.

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Are you able to work some nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered no please indicate N/A.

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Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed.com
• Orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other
  
  

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If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.

• Required Question