PT Library Assistant- Circulation

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
** Mission**:
Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
** Vision**:
To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
** Values**:
Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
** CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
**** Closing:
** 01/19/2026
** Salary:**$17.76 hourly rate
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* Job Summary:

** The City of Largo is hiring Library Assistant I - Circulation team members to support daily library operations and provide excellent customer service. This entry-level role involves assisting patrons, supporting library programs, and performing routine tasks within a designated section. While working under established policies and procedures, you’ll use independent judgment and creativity to enhance the library experience for our community.
Part-time positions are 20 hours per week, including EVERY Saturday 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with the remaining hours scheduled throughout the week (to include day and evening hours).
Apply today and help us write the next chapter in community service—one page at a time!
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
** Leadership
* ** Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
* Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
* Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
* Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
** Management
* ** Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
* Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
** Technical
* ** Assists patrons in:  + routine selection and location of library materials  + basic library services, including responding to inquiries regarding computers, copiers, and related equipment
* Facilitates patron computer literacy with catalog, database, and e-resource instruction that includes:  + computer assistance and troubleshooting  + internet usage and other online services  + email accounts  + downloading documents  + saving and printing documents and files  + using office productivity software  + helping with wireless access
* Monitors computer use policy for compliance
* Answers the telephone and provides general information in response to inquiries
* Checks library materials in and out of the library
* Provides assistance at the self-checkout counter
* Registers patrons for borrower's cards and card renewal; enters patron information
* Handles cash, credit cards and records payment of patron fees and fines
* Directs patrons to specific facilities, subject areas, and titles
* Plans and presents programs and special events both in the library and through outreach efforts
* Enters, updates, accesses, and retrieves data with computer applications
* Uses audiovisual and multimedia equipment and assists patrons with questions about the equipment or use
* Creates promotional materials
* Retrieves items from the book drop and the collection as needed
* Shelves books and other library materials; reads and straightens shelves to maintain alpha and numeric order and appearance
* Prepares carts for shelving
* Attends meetings as required
* Performs basic computer work
** CHILDREN’S DEPT AND TEEN ROOM
*** Provides customer service at the Children’s and Teen Room Desks  + Assists patrons of all ages to meet their needs  + Monitors the areas and corrects behavioral issues  + Maintains the spaces by…