Librarian Assistant jobs in Bradenton, FL

Librarian Assistant supports library circulation and processing operations and assists library users in locating materials and using library systems and tools. Reshelves returned books and materials and updates the library information system. Being a Librarian Assistant maintains user account and access data and processes special requests for materials. Performs routine cataloging processes. Additionally, Librarian Assistant assists with maintenance and update processes for library databases, software, and systems. May perform clerical tasks related to book purchasing and payments. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Librarian Assistant works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Librarian Assistant typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Librarian I - Technical Services
  • Manatee County, FL
  • Bradenton, FL FULL_TIME
  • Salary
    $22.42 - $31.61 Hourly
    Location
    Bradenton, FL
    Job Type
    Full-Time (Hourly)
    Job Number
    24-00251
    Department
    Community & Veterans Services
    Opening Date
    04/10/2024
    Closing Date
    4/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    General Information



    Central Library
    1301 Barcarrota Blvd. West, Bradenton, FL 34205
    Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week with variable daytime and evening hours

    Pay Grade: J

    Performs a variety of technical and professional duties for the Manatee County Public Library System. Provides reference, biographical, and readers’ advisory services to the general public. Performs circulation and cataloging tasks. Assists with adult and juvenile library programming. Educates patrons in the use of library services, resources, and technology.

    Working Conditions

    Indoor library environment. Extended periods of sitting and standing regularly required. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment and books up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Able to push book truck and shelve books. May be assigned to any Manatee County Public Library System location. Assigned schedule will include Saturday and evening hours.

    Job Description

    Essential Functions

    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 reference, bibliographical, and readers’ advisory services to the general public. Helps library patrons locate reference and leisure reading materials and conduct research. Develops pathfinders, bookmarks, reading lists, brochures, booklets, and newsletters.

    Assists and instructs patrons in the use of library services, resources, and technology. Educates patrons on how to properly search for information using library databases. May teach or assist with classes about information resources and computer instruction.

    Assists with adult and juvenile library programming, both on-premise and in the community. Plans informational and recreational programs for diverse audiences.

    Interprets and enforces relevant Library and County policies and procedures to the public. Refers escalated situations to higher level staff as appropriate. Recommends policy changes to immediate supervisor or library administration.

    Participates in collection management routines. Catalogues, classifies, circulates, and maintains library resources and materials. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

    May act as library liaison, representing the library at county and community meetings and participating in community outreach events.

    Assists in training and coordinating work of library volunteers. May act as a mentor to library interns.

    Maintains current knowledge of professional library issues, developments, materials, and equipment with emphasis on current and future trends in technology and literacy. Also maintains current knowledge of specific area of assignment. Attends training and meetings and participates in professional library organizations.

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

    Minimum Qualifications

    Master’s degree in library and information science from an accredited graduate program, or bachelor’s degree and enrolled in an accredited MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain an MLS/MLIS within twelve (12) months of hire.

    Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.

    Prior library work experience desired.

    In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined above, certain positions will have additional duties as indicated below.

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    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to analyze and resolve difficult situations and problems.

    General knowledge and understanding of modern principles and practices of library science and of library materials, library organization, procedures, policies, aims, and services.

    General knowledge and understanding of automated systems with regard to library procedures and services.

    General knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job responsibilities.

    General knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties.

    Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including public presentation skills, in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, volunteers, the general public, and other stakeholders. Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.

    Capable of working under general supervision.

    Technical Services Librarian I, Position M1788, August 2021
    Assigned to Central Library. Provides primary support for the Cataloger by performing bibliographic and item record creation and maintenance, physical processing, and maintenance of circulating items. Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of records and labels before items are sent into circulation. Evaluates Interlibrary Loan requests and works with the ILL Assistant by communicating with patrons about their requests and tracking down scholarly articles or rare materials as needed. Assists in managing patron records, performs weekly imports of new student cards. Manages and loans physical assets internally for staff throughout library system on My Turn. Works on department and system-wide projects as needed and serves on in-house committees as required. May help at service locations throughout library five hours each week and may perform other related work as backup for others in the department. Working knowledge of cataloging and interlibrary loan procedures preferred.


    Full Time Positions

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
    • ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
    • LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
    • Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.
    Wellbeing Benefits:
    • Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
    • On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
    • Personal Training (5 Free per year)
    • Pharmacy Technician
    • Group Fitness Classes
    • Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
    • Diabetes Care Program
    • Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
    • Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)
    Miscellaneous Benefits:
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Training/Seminars
    • Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
    • Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
    • Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
    Paid Time Off:
    • 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
    • Three (3) Personal Holidays
    • Personal Sick Leave
    • Family Sick Leave
    • Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
    • Professional Medical Appointment Leave
    • Bereavement Leave
    • Military Leave
    • Military Training Leave
    • FMLA
    Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.
    Years of Service Vacation Days
    0-5 16.25 days
    6-10 19.50 days
    11 22.75 days
    • Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

    Insurance:
    • Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Prescription Insurance
    • Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
    • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
    Retirement:
    • Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
    • 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
    • FRS Webinars
    • Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner
    Career Wellness:
    • Professional Leadership Programs
    • Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
    • Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
    • Career Counseling
    • Toastmasters
    • Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
    • Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

    Education Benefits:
    • Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of service, including GED reimbursement.
    • Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
    • Public Safety Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
    Flexible Spending Account:
    • Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

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Librarian II - Programming
  • Manatee County, FL
  • Bradenton, FL FULL_TIME
  • Salary $24.57 - $34.86 Hourly Location Bradenton, FL Job Type Full-Time (Hourly) Job Number 24-00252 Department Community & Veterans Services Opening Date 04/08/2024 Closing Date 4/22/2024 11:59 PM Ea...
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Librarian I - Technical Services
  • Manatee County Government
  • Bradenton, FL FULL_TIME
  • Central Library1301 Barcarrota Blvd. West, Bradenton, FL 34205Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week with variable daytime and evening hoursPay Grade: JPerforms a variety of technical and profession...
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Assistant assistant
  • Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation
  • Bradenton, FL FULL_TIME
  • Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation is now hiring a part time Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) for our Activities Assistant position. The A ctivi...
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Assistant Manager
  • The Tire Choice
  • Bradenton, FL FULL_TIME
  • JCompany Info: Monro Inc. is a leader in the automotive maintenance and repair services industry. We are the country’s top company-owned automotive repair chain, and our success is driven by employing...
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Veterinary Assistant
  • Suncoast Animal Clinic
  • Bradenton, FL PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • A small, privately owned animal hospital in Bradenton is looking for a Full-time veterinary assistant. Applicant must be at least 18 years old, must be able to pass background check no smoking, no dru...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Chief of Student Services
  • Sarasota County Schools
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Sarasota County Schools is in search of a Chief of Student Support Services to be direct...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Principal
  • ALS Education LLC
  • Bradenton, FL
  • Job Description Job Description The Assistant Principal is responsible for managing the academic progress of students; m...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Chief of Student Services
  • Sarasota County Schools
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Sarasota County Schools is in search of a Chief of Student Support Services to be direct...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant in Training
  • Buckle
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Summary Buckle is seeking experienced and talented individuals who desire to take their skills to the next level. As an ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nurse Administrator
  • Professional Case Management
  • Bradenton, FL
  • Put your talents to work at PCM! Whether you work in our Home Care, Clinical Research, Impairments, or Catastrophic Care...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Mass Spectrometry
  • The Roskamp Institute, Inc
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Job Description Job Description The Roskamp Institute Inc. Research Assistant, Mass Spectrometry, Metabolomics/Lipidomic...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Library Assistant - Central Library
  • Manatee County, FL
  • Bradenton, FL
  • Salary: $17.06 - $23.52 Hourly Location : Bradenton, FL Job Type: Full-Time (Hourly) Job Number: 24-00249 Department: Co...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinical Research Assistant/Coordinator
  • Nova Clinical Research
  • Bradenton, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for clinical research assistants/coordinators. Individuals must have an Associat...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Bradenton, Florida

Bradenton (/ˈbreɪdəntən/ BRAY-dən-tən) is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2016 population to be 54,437. Bradenton is a principal city of the North Port–Sarasota–Bradenton metropolitan statistical area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 702,281. It is the county seat....
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Income Estimation for Librarian Assistant jobs
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