Librarian I

About the Role

Professional library work responsible for providing reference, reader's advisory, programming and outreach services for adults in the County library system.

Responsibilities

• Receives requests for information and assists citizens with in-person, telephone and online inquiries.
• Resolves questions and problems.
• Provides reference and reader's advisory to children, teens and adults.
• Provides bibliographic instruction, including the automated library system and all other technologies, to patrons, volunteers and visiting groups.
• Consults and works with branch manager on hiring, training, directing and evaluating work of branch staff.
• May serve as lead supervisor in branch manager's absence or as directed.
• Develops and implements library programming and outreach for adults.
• Assists with collection development by recommending titles, authors, subjects and genres.
• Performs collection management functions per established guidelines.
• Designs and presents basic technology instruction in the library and in outreach locations.
• Coordinates the Summer Reading Program and adult volunteer program.
• Maintains records and statistics.
• Participates in training and continuing education.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of professional public library service and operations.
• Knowledge of current print and online reference sources.
• Knowledge of current trends in library services and programs for adults.
• Knowledge of standard library policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current technologies, and ability to instruct library patrons and staff.
• Ability to learn and apply complex automated procedures and to utilize computer equipment, software and new technologies in performance of day-to-day work.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and manuals, and to apply such instructions to work situations.
• Ability to learn and apply complex policies and procedures and make decisions within the framework of the stated policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors and the public in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changes in the library environment.
• Ability to interpret library policies and procedures to the public.
• Ability to utilize business mathematics and business English.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of assigned staff and volunteers.
• Ability to use judgment in performing library duties.
• Ability to supervise branch operations in branch manager's absence.

Requirements

• Must possess a Master's Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association or must be in last semester and receive degree within six (6) months.
• One (1) year of library experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects.
• Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, reaching and stooping.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.