Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. 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. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services.  Instructs and assists customers in accessing library information.
• Plans, promotes, and presents programming. Coordinates, markets and manages programming led by outside presenters.  Participates in community engagement activities and community outreach.
• Executes performance management duties to include but not limited to: training, coaching, documenting and evaluating performance of subordinate staff.
• Effectively assumes in-charge responsibilities for routine daily operations of an agency, building and grounds as assigned.
• Trains, schedules, and supervises library volunteers.
• Actively seeks and participates in professional development opportunities and stays abreast of emerging technology and trends in the Library Information Science Field.
• Serves on library committees and task forces as directed.
• Performs collection development and management activities.
• Maintains knowledge and practices adherence to library and county policies and procedures, rules and practices.
• May include assuming agency in-charge responsibilities.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of public library principles and processes, including the creation, communication, identification, selection, organization, storage, retrieval, evaluation and dissemination of information.
• Knowledge of the role of the public library and the services it provides to a diverse clientele in an environment of rapid technological change.
• Knowledge of Library, County and HR policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the foundation and application of information technology, creation and management.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to apply the concepts of public library management, including effective decision making, problem solving, analysis and evaluation of professional issues, operational problems, policies and standards.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make effective decisions.
• Ability to assist patrons in the use of library materials in all formats.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately sort, file, and/or retrieve material using alphabetical, numerical and chronological systems.
• Ability to instruct customers in the use of library materials in all formats.
• Ability to develop curriculum for new instructional programs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, stand, bend, kneel, sit, stoop, crouch, balance and walk for extended periods of time.  Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Ability to handle materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Inside work 95% of the time and outside work 5% of the time.

Work Category

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• A Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.