Supervisory 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.

• Plans, organizes and provides assistance in the supervision and operation of a library agency or function.


• Acts as custodian of all agency monies.


• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services.  Instructs and assists customers in accessing library information.


• Manages the operations of an agency or function.


• Plans, promotes, and presents programming. Coordinates, markets and manages programming led by outside presenters.  Participates in community engagement activities and community outreach.


• Serves on or leads library committees and task forces as directed.


• Executes performance management duties to include but not limited to: training, coaching, documenting and evaluating performance of subordinate staff and administering the progressive discipline process.


• Represents the Library in relation to city, community and government agencies, and at local and state level.


• Actively seeks and participates in professional development opportunities and stays abreast of emerging technology and trends in the Library Information Science Field.


• Liaison with the Friends of the Library organization and other community entities to support and promote the mission of the library.


• Maintains knowledge and practices adherence to library and county policies and procedures, rules and practices.


• Assumes agency in-charge responsibilities, as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of the essential 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 accurately sort, file, and/or retrieve material using alphabetical, numerical and chronological systems.

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; AND


• Two years of experience as a Librarian, including supervisory experience; 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.