Job Description
Salary: $15.00 - $20.49 Hourly
Location : Plantation, FL
Job Type: Part Time OR Part-Time Will Call
Job Number: 320-05
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 09/19/2025
Closing Date: 9/29/2025 4:15 PM Eastern
Description This is a non-exempt position, which is routine clerical work in connection with the City's library operations.
Employees in this classification assist patrons at the circulation desk, process and shelve library materials, and assist professional employees in library work.
Work is performed under close supervision and is checked for accuracy and conformance to routine.
Part-Time Position . No greater than 24 hours per week.
Work Schedule: Monday 4-8pm, Wednesday 4-8pm, Thursday 4-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-2pm
Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Examples of Duties Assists at circulation desk on selection of books, periodicals and materials; checks-out books and other materials.
Assists in the general daily upkeep of the library's appearance in order to maintain a welcoming and organized environment.
Uses Library automation system to locate and circulate materials, return materials, issue and update library cards.
Assists at Circulation Desk, Reference Desk, and the Children's Room, as well as at various Library programs and events.
Assists in processing of Library materials.
Files books on shelves.
Mends books as directed.
Performs various light clerical duties as required.
Assists patrons with public access computers.
This position does not have final procurement authority.
Performs related work as required and as directed.
Typical Qualifications Some knowledge of library practices and procedures.
Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures.
Knowledge of clerical routine and operation of standard office equipment and library equipment, including basic office computer skills.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and the operation of standard office and library equipment, including basic office computer skills.
Ability to work the circulation desk in checking out and processing returned books and other library material.
Ability to greet library patrons; provide information and assist patrons with retrieving information on computers.
Ability to assist patrons with public access computers.
Ability to perform routine library clerical duties such as file books on shelves; file catalog cards; type registration cards; mend books, etc.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete work assignments correctly.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and library patrons.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING High school graduation; some experience in library work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
Work Environment Work is performed in a library environment.
Probationary Period All new employees serve a one (1) year probationary period from date of hire.
Pay Check Pay checks are issued bi-weekly every other Friday; direct deposit of paycheck required to any banking institution is mandatory.
Part-time and Will Call employees are generally not eligible for City of Plantation benefits unless otherwise required by law.
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Have you graduated from a standard high school or equivalent recognized certification?
02
How many years experience do you have working with children?
- None
- Less than one year experience
- More than one year experience, less than two
- More than two years experience, less than three
- More than three years experience, less than four
- More than four years experience, less than five
- More than five years experience, less than six
03
Are you able to work the following Work Schedule: Monday 4-8pm, Wednesday 4-8pm, Thursday 4-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-2pm
Required Question
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Hourly pay, Work at office, Saturday,