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Library Employment
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Palm Beach County Library System is
seeking customer focused staff. We are a busy, fully automated
southeastern Florida library system serving a population of 865,541
with a Main Library, 13 branches, Outreach Services and 500
employees. Enjoy forty-five miles of beaches, the turquoise Atlantic
and a sunny, tropical climate.
To apply for open positions, you may:
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Apply online.
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Fax your application and resume to (561) 616-6893.
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Drop off or mail your application and resume to: Palm Beach County Human Resources,
located at 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 210, West Palm Beach, FL 33415.
The Job Hotline number is 561-616-6900; the main number is 561-616-6888. Office hours are 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No e-mail resumes will be
accepted.
The library system also hires student and shelver employees for weeknight and
weekend shifts. To inquire about these positions, please visit
your local library, as they are rarely posted on this web site.
Palm Beach County is a drug free workplace.
Position: LIBRARY ASSOCIATE IV (Adult Literacy Project)
Salary: $33,723 Annually
Department: Library/Branch Public Service/Belle Glade Branch
Location: 530 S. Main Street, Belle Glade
Hours: 40 Variable hours/week including evenings and weekends
Other: Ability to lift 50 pounds preferred. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk
Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.
Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows:
Location - 530 S. Main Street, Belle Glade; Job ID - 124
Recruits volunteer reading tutors and adult basic literacy students
by promoting the Adult Literacy Program. Provides basic reading and writing skills to new adult
readers through the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteer tutors. Conducts student
evaluations, determines placement and selects appropriate instructional materials. Develops,
promotes and presents specialized student and tutor workshops. Applies working knowledge of
other provider agencies within Palm Beach County and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
Maintains an automated database and assists with the compilation of annual reports. Assists
with public service desk activities; operates SIRSI online circulation system; conducts
bibliographic searching.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree; minimum of six (6) months of experience working
in a library. Equivalency: High school/equivalent; minimum of two (2) years of
college-level course work (must specify 60-semester/90-quarter hours) AND three (3)
years of experience working in a library.
PREFERENCE FOR SIX (6) MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE: Teaching an adult literacy
education program; coordinating volunteers; giving presentations/public speaking;
using PowerPoint in conducting presentations (must specify on application). Also
desirable: Bachelor's degree in Education.
Closing Date:
5/23/2008
Position: LIBRARY ASSOCIATE II (Youth Services)
$14.39 Per Hour
Department: Library/Branch Public Service/Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Location: 14276 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach
Hours: 40 Variable hours/week, including evenings and weekends
Other: Ability to lift 50 pounds preferred. Valid Florida Driver's
License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior
to appointment.
Use the Job ID based on the Position
Location as follows:
Location - 14276 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach ; Job ID - 320
Plans and presents children's story hours,
crafts and other special programs. Provides reader's advisory services
for children, parents and caregivers. Operates online computerized
circulation system and audio visual equipment. Assists library users
in finding reference materials for homework assignments/other projects
and demonstrates how to access electronic reference products through the
Internet.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized
certification; minimum of two (2) years of college-level course work (must
specify 60-semester/90-quarter hours) OR one (1) year of college-level
course work (must specify 30-semester/45- quarter hours) AND one (1)
year of experience working in a library.
PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE IN/WITH:
Working in a library/bookstore; storytelling/knowledge of children's
literature. Also desirable: Associate's Degree.
Closing Date:
5/23/2008
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