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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for providing library services to students, faculty and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists with providing information regarding various library services, sorting and shelving library materials according to classification code, issuing, receiving, and storing library materials, researching and processing information in the library’s data management system, and providing patrons with assistance in locating materials.

What a day of a Library Assistant looks like:

• Welcomes and assists persons who come into the department. Assists patrons finding materials and operates equipment to include library databases, online catalog, and the internet.

• Processes charges, discharges, and renewals of items. Shelves new or return materials; maintains proper order and straighten books and materials on shelves.

• Performs online searches of college databases; enters or edit data to existing database files.

• Receives, records, and puts away new books, and periodicals. Documents issues in proper records and files.

• Types and edits forms, reports, memos, and correspondences. Includes word processing. Inputs and updates data to established spreadsheets. Sets up, organizes, and maintains files, manuals and publications, distributes as needed.

• Assists in the design and distribution of brochures and flyers throughout the college, campus, or outside groups.

• Plans, administers, and conducts inventory of equipment or materials. May include accounting records associated with inventory.

• Interacts with students both within and outside the instructional, student and academic setting in a professional and ethical manner.

• Assists instructors with a variety of office support activities and functions. Assists personnel with operating office equipment such as personal computers, printers, and copying machines as well as software programs, providing training when necessary.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

• Some related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Skilled in:

• Delivering a high level of customer service

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Use various methods to perform research

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Experience with library software and classification systems

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position will close on February 9, 2026 at 11:59pm