Entry Level Library Assistant Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $51,937.60 Annually
Location : 401 East University Avenue, Gainesville (Library HQ), FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY26-17261
Department: Library District, Circulation Services
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Library or Information Science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association. Must have own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Position Summary
This is entry level independent, professional work with the Alachua County Library District maintaining library activities in a specific area of a library division. Work is distinguished from that of a paraprofessional by requiring professional judgment, and knowledge and techniques learned through formal professional education.
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for participating in the selection of materials, providing professional assistance to library patrons, and acting as a liaison to community groups.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May supervise technical, clerical and/or paraprofessional employees.
May coordinate the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation, as required.
Assists in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organization structure and resource allocation to meet library goals.
Provides information services and guidance to library patrons in the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of library equipment and facilities.
Interprets, applies and explains Library procedures and policies.
Provides comprehensive bibliographic, reference and reader's advisory assistance in person and by phone, email and live online reference to library patrons, using printed materials' and online resources and databases.
Operates personal computers, terminals and peripherals (photocopiers, printers) in office support tasks and to assist the public.
Produces library research, reports, statistics and proposals.
Assists supervisor in the preparation of Library District budgets.
Reads, reviews and selects materials for the Library District; reviews paraprofessional employee recommendations on materials.
Plans, schedules, and presents individual program sessions; obtains designs and produces support materials.
Develops and maintains library catalogs and bibliographic databases including original descriptive and subject cataloging.
Keeps informed of current trends and new professional techniques by reading professional journals and publications, and through participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences.
Answers correspondence on special reference subjects.
Compiles lists of Library District materials according to subject, content or interests.
Plans, directs, and/or carries out special projects involving Library District promotion and/or outreach activity.
Ensures patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement.
May participate in Makerspace programming.
Performs related work as required.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of professional principles, practices, systems and techniques of public librarianship.
Considerable knowledge of the major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities.
Knowledge of the principles involved in the organization and representation of recorded knowledge and information.
Knowledge of basic library planning and budgeting, personnel practices, and methods for assessing and evaluating library services.
Knowledge of technological, general and specialized reference sources.
Knowledge of frequently used software applications, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of operating and basic troubleshooting of computer equipment.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of common software problems.
Ability to use emerging technology for patron service.
Ability to effectively supervise and/or coordinate the activities of others.
Ability to prepare, organize and conduct public presentations and programs of interest.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and library patrons, and outside organizations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain complex records, perform in depth research and prepare reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and be mobile.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supplemental Information
Specific language for posting:
Technical Services Librarian I - 1820
Under the supervision of the Senior Library Manager for Technical Services, the Librarian I (Children's/Teen Materials Selector) builds and maintains the Alachua County Library District children's and teen collections. Primary duties of this position include collection development for children's and teen materials in both physical and digital formats, as well as collection management for children's and teen materials across the District's 12 branch locations.
Outreach Librarian I - 1820
This position is the librarian for the Alachua County Library District's library in the Department of the Jail. Under the supervision of the Outreach Services Library Manager, this position works independently at a remote location, and supervises one part time library specialist and trustees from the jail. The librarian is responsible for reference and circulation, legal research, customer service, readers advisory, programming, statistics and reports, and collection development and management for the jail library. The jail librarian is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Department of the Jail policies and procedures in addition to those of the Library District and working with Department of the Jail staff.
Branch Librarian I - (Children's Programming) 1820
The librarian works under the supervision of the branch manager. This position encompasses all the typical responsibilities of a librarian, with a focus on children's programming. They also supervise one staff member.
Branch Librarian I - (Teen Programming) 1820
The librarian works under the supervision of the branch manager. This position encompasses all the typical responsibilities of a librarian, with a focus on teen programming.
Branch Librarian I - (Adult Programming) 1820
The librarian works under the supervision of the branch manager. This position encompasses all the typical responsibilities of a librarian, with a focus on adult programming. They also supervise two staff members.
• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance:

1. New Years Day
2. Martin Luther King Day
3. Memorial Day
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Veterans' Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Friday following Thanksgiving
10. Christmas Day
11. Additional Christmas Holiday
12. 3 Floating Holidays

Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.
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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply.

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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking.Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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I understand that if I earned a bachelor's or master's degree outside the United States, I must submit a foreign credential evaluation with my application or email it to achr@alachuacounty.us. International degrees without an evaluation will not be considered toward minimum qualifications.
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Do you possess a Master's degree?

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• No

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Please specify what your Master's degree is in.
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How many years of professional library experience do you have?0 - 2 years of experience3 - 5 years of experience6 or more years of experience
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?None no year of experience1 - 2 years of experience3 - 5 years of experience6 or more years of experience
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Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

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Describe your experience supervising library staff or team. (Include the number and types of employees you have supervised (professional, paraprofessional, technical, clerical, or volunteers).
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What ILS do you have experience using?
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What is your experience planning and scheduling staff for department coverage?
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What interests you in working in a public library circulation department?
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How do you envision yourself contributing to the library's role in this position?
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Are you currently a permanent Alachua County Library District employee?

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