Librarian I - Collection Development

Work Location: Central Library, Technical Services, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 

Work Hours: Monday - Saturday, 40 hours/week. Schedule will vary, with some evenings and Saturdays

Performs a variety of technical and professional duties for the Manatee County Public Library System. Provides reference, biographical, and readers’ advisory services to the general public. Performs circulation and cataloging tasks. Assists with adult and juvenile library programming. Educates patrons in the use of library services, resources, and technology.

Working Conditions
Indoor library environment. Extended periods of sitting and standing regularly required. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment and books up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Able to push book truck and shelve books. May be assigned to any Manatee County Public Library System location. Assigned schedule will include Saturday and evening hours.

Essential Functions
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
 

Provides reference, bibliographical, and readers’ advisory services to the general public. Helps library patrons locate reference and leisure reading materials and conduct research. Develops pathfinders, bookmarks, reading lists, brochures, booklets, and newsletters.

Assists and instructs patrons in the use of library services, resources, and technology. Educates patrons on how to properly search for information using library databases. May teach or assist with classes about information resources and computer instruction.

Assists with adult and juvenile library programming, both on-premise and in the community. Plans informational and recreational programs for diverse audiences.

Interprets and enforces relevant Library and County policies and procedures to the public. Refers escalated situations to higher level staff as appropriate. Recommends policy changes to immediate supervisor or library administration.

Participates in collection management routines. Catalogues, classifies, circulates, and maintains library resources and materials. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

May act as library liaison, representing the library at county and community meetings and participating in community outreach events.

Assists in training and coordinating work of library volunteers. May act as a mentor to library interns.

Maintains current knowledge of professional library issues, developments, materials, and equipment with emphasis on current and future trends in technology and literacy. Also maintains current knowledge of specific area of assignment. Attends training and meetings and participates in professional library organizations.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined above, certain positions will have additional duties as indicated below.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.  Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.  Able to analyze and resolve difficult situations and problems.

General knowledge and understanding of modern principles and practices of library science and of library materials, library organization, procedures, policies, aims, and services.

General knowledge and understanding of automated systems with regard to library procedures and services.

General knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job responsibilities.

General knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including public presentation skills, in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, volunteers, the general public, and other stakeholders. Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.

Capable of working under general supervision.