Library Assistant II PT - Instructional Services

Library Assistant II PT - Instructional Services

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Library Assistant II PT - Instructional Services

Salary

$20.94 - $24.00 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

04419

Department

Recreation Services

Division

Program Services 61 / 21017

Opening Date

09 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date

9 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Description

Benefits

Questions

General Statement of Job

The Boca Raton Public Library empowers our community to discover, connect, and create through quality collections and resources, information assistance, educational programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. The Boca Raton Library has four service centers – the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library.

Under the direction of a Library Assistant II Lead Worker, a Library Assistant III, or a Librarian II, part time Librarian Assistant II positions are responsible for general functions of the library, which may include accounts, information, or library material assistance at the public desks, adult instruction, youth programs, or library promotion, outreach and events.

Essential Functions

Instructional Services Section

Accurately performs information and reference functions including restating questions for clarity, researching reliable answers, and preserving information confidentiality, in person, by email and on the phone.

Effectively uses email, phones, computers and printers, library software and calendars, library self-checks and scanners, and Discover Studio or meeting room technology.

Interacts helpfully with patrons to assist them in using library computers and printers, using library materials, services, and programs, and locating City and community services.

Develops engaging classes and presentations for adults, including for software and technology, personal devices, career development, lifelong learning, civic engagement, and local interest.

Assists with library-wide events, offers reading recommendations, and maintains displays.

Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and maintains order at the libraries.

Does related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Library principles, methods, materials, and practices.

Reader interests, books, and authors.

Objectives of a public library.

How the library is organized, including services, sections, shelves, aisles, and other library spaces.

Basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including counting money and tracking number of uses.

Skilled in :

Reading and alphabetizing accurately to place materials in their proper order.

Evaluating tasks and priorities to complete work accurately and efficiently.

Significant skills in customer service.

Significant skills in the use of email, cell phones, computers, software applications such as Outlook, peripheral devices such as printers, and searching in a library catalog, a database or the Internet.

Ability to :

Accurately sort and file materials alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.

Accurately shelve using the Dewey Decimal System and other organizational methods.

Carefully handle library materials, using appropriate tools, containers and book carts.

Assist patrons to locate materials and refer patrons to other appropriate assistance in the library.

Establish and maintain working relationships with patrons, partners, and co-workers.

Serve the public and interact with co-workers with honesty and integrity, addressing difficult situations with professional composure.

Understand, follow, and explain policies and procedures, submit forms, and demonstrate steps using technology.

Speak effectively and in a friendly manner to patrons at the front desk, on the phone, and during card signups, classes, presentations, or library events.

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

Ability to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary.

Bend, stoop, twist, and reach to shelve or move a variety of library materials.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (60 college or university credits).

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience working with cash registers, computers, or other technology to assist customers at a front desk, or experience developing or presenting a class, program, or instruction preferred.

Experience working in libraries, bookstores, educational or cultural organizations preferred.

One (1) year experience working with the public.

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis : additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor’s degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS :

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items :

Criminal Background Check

Employment Verification

POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTION AND SCHEDULE :

Boca Raton Public Library - Instructional Services Section

Must be available to work 20 - 25 hours per week including days, nights and weekends.

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.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE : Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN : Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.