Adult Services Librarian

Sarasota County Government • Englewood, FL

5d

About The Position

Our Librarians are known for customer service, programming, outreach, collection development/maintenance, administration, and staff development. In this role, you will... Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy. Promote understanding and use of the library, its technology, and resources by presenting individual and group training programs. Assist customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referrals to agencies outside the library. Keep abreast of developments, new trends, and innovations in libraries. Aid at service desks and in other sections as needed. Represent Sarasota County and the library/library interests to library users and within the community. Prepare reviews, press releases, bibliographies, and other promotional displays. Analyze and identify service population needs, developing and directing plans to meet those needs. Network with other agencies to provide and obtain materials and services. Participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, contributing to decision-making and the evaluation of progress. Coordinate and oversee Adult Volunteer Engagement, including recruitment, training, and ongoing support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Science Professionals (CILIP).
• OR: Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in an MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain an MLS/MLIS within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
• Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a library environment.
• Skill in using various electronic devices, including, but not limited to Kindle, Nook, tablets, and iPads, and imparting this knowledge to customers of all ages.
• Ability to train/coach patrons in the use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.
• Promote understanding and use of the library, its technology, and resources by presenting individual and group training programs.
• Assist customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referrals to agencies outside the library.
• Keep abreast of developments, new trends, and innovations in libraries.
• Aid at service desks and in other sections as needed.
• Represent Sarasota County and the library/library interests to library users and within the community.
• Prepare reviews, press releases, bibliographies, and other promotional displays.
• Analyze and identify service population needs, developing and directing plans to meet those needs.
• Network with other agencies to provide and obtain materials and services.
• Participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, contributing to decision-making and the evaluation of progress.
• Coordinate and oversee Adult Volunteer Engagement, including recruitment, training, and ongoing support.

Benefits

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees