Library Public Services Assistant
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Closing Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Department: Library-General
Position: 105570
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Responsibilities
DESCRIPTIONThe Library Public Services Assistant assists students, faculty, staff, and the community at the library's information services desk and online. Loans and discharges materials by following established library procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Greets and welcomes in person and online library patrons and provides information/referrals to College resources and other departments.2. Loans and discharges materials by following established library procedures.3. Collects, organizes, prepares, and shelves materials to be returned to the shelves using the Library of Congress (LC) classification system.4. Processes intra-library loan requests.5. Responds to inquiries regarding computer lab workstations and copying/printing/scanning machines. 6. Monitors and tracks the usage of the library's physical spaces.7. Processes incoming materials and prepares them for shelving.8. Assists in the selection of recreational materials, the coordination of on-campus and online library events and programs9. Participates in library shared governance team to evaluate and improve library services.10. Opens and/or closes the library operations and building.11. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.2. One year library or related customer service experience. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. Associate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:1. Knowledge, ability, and skill to work with an alpha-numeric arrangement as used in a library setting. 2. Knowledge of basic library services, functions, and resources.3. Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to local, state, and national standards for library processes and procedures.4. Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to become proficient in MS Teams.5. Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.6. Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment.7. Ability to effectively interact with other staff, to work independently and as a team member, with attention to detail, focus, and accuracy.8. Ability to communicate and listen effectively and positively in written, verbal, face-to-face and online venues. 9. Ability to perform as part of a team committed to exemplary and proactive customer service. 10. Skilled in the operation and troubleshooting of standard office equipment.11. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor. WORK ENVIRONMENT and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:1. Works inside in an office / library environment with airborne dust and mold, common to a library setting.2. Requires the ability to push, pull book carts; bend, stoop, kneel and reach; and climb on low stool to reach six-foot high shelving; and ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.3. Flexible work hours, including evening and weekends. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This position is eligible for Veteran's Preference..
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Pay Benefits and Work Schedule
$16.51 hourly up to 26 hours per week.
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Conditions of Employment
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver''s license check, previous employment and references.
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How to Apply
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date): ResumeCover LetterTranscripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: From the Seminole State College Home page, scroll to the bottom and click on EmploymentUnder For Job Seekers, click on Complete or Review an Existing ApplicationSelect either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachmentsClick on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans' or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.
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Other Information
VETERANS'' PREFERENCESeminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida's Veteran's Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant's military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran's Preference laws.To claim Veteran''s Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans'' Preference.HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.
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