Job Description
Join our award-winning library team as a Library Assistant in sunny Tampa! We're seeking a passionate individual to support our community's literacy and information access goals. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant work environment dedicated to lifelong learning. Help us transform lives through knowledge while advancing your career in library science.
Responsibilities
- Manage circulation desk operations including check-ins, check-outs, and renewals
- Assist patrons with research inquiries using digital and physical resources
- Organize and maintain library collections according to Dewey Decimal System
- Implement children's literacy programs and community outreach events
- Process interlibrary loans and manage database subscriptions
- Train patrons on library technology and digital resources
- Maintain accurate records of library transactions and statistics
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Library Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 1 year library or customer service experience
- Proficiency with integrated library systems (ILS) software
- Strong research and information literacy skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication abilities
- Basic knowledge of cataloging principles
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends