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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Library Assistant, Outreach and Mobile Services

Bradenton, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.40/hr - $27.60/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Library Assistant for their Outreach and Mobile Services team within Manatee County Government. This role involves delivering library services in the community, focusing on underserved populations, and includes responsibilities such as presenting programs and assisting with outreach activities.

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Responsibilities

Supports and delivers services outside library walls, in the community, with a focus on underserved and at-risk populations

Presents programs for all ages—from youth through adults—in a variety of non-library locations

Helps ensure access to library materials, resources, and information through mobile services and bookmobile operations

Works from the primary outreach service location and assists with general outreach activities, including homebound delivery, pop-up library events, and presentations to schools, community groups, and civic organizations

Requires substantial public interaction, the ability to work independently with limited supervision, and a flexible schedule that may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours

Works in both indoor and outdoor environments, including frequent travel within the service area and operation/driving of oversized vehicles and a large bookmobile

Encounters high-noise settings and variable weather conditions

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. independently and up to 50 lbs. with assistance; push a loaded book truck on and off the bookmobile; set up outreach and pop-up library equipment; and shelve materials, which requires bending, stooping, and reaching overhead

Applies working knowledge of basic library practices, procedures and related equipment

Interprets library policies and procedures to the general public and staff in a clear and tactful manner

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and the general public

Covers the public desk as assigned

May lead or assist with public computer classes and equipment/material instruction

May participate in acquisition and cataloging functions

May arrange branch exhibits and displays and programming for all age groups

May prepare statistical and other monthly and/or annual reports

Serves on in-house committees as required

May perform interlibrary loan processing

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required

Qualification

Customer service experienceLibrary-related softwarePublic speakingDriving oversized vehiclesInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationProblem-solving