Customer Experience Librarian - Adult

City of Jacksonville•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is professional work at the lead-worker level in providing research and reference services, development and maintenance of collections, program development and presentation, reader’s advisory, and outreach establishing community partnerships. Serves as person on duty as assigned. Work requires an understanding and application of Library Science and management theories, principles, and practices gained through an American Library Association accredited program or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience. May schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others. Work involves frequent contact with library customers, co-workers, volunteers, and others requiring skill in understanding people, sensitivity to varying points of view, and persuasiveness necessary to influence behavior, change an opinion, or resolve a situation. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by diversified procedures, because of changing priorities or different situations, employees have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within ones' known experiences. Work performed in an office, library, or community environment to promote Library services. Due to the nature of library operations, the employee may be required to work evenings and on weekends, and at various branch locations.

Requirements

Masters’ degree from an accredited institution in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program OR Masters’ degree in an unrelated field with two years of professional library experience OR Bachelors’ degree with five years of professional library experience.
Knowledge of Library Science theories, principles, and practices including classification systems.
Knowledge of the library’s organization, operation, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of library procedures, techniques, and policies.
Knowledge of library resource materials and reference sources.
Ability to perform all borrowing, information services, reader's advisory, reference duties performed in face-to-face, virtual and outreach settings.
Ability to design, deliver, promote, and facilitate programs, activities, and events libraries, virtually and at outreach engagements.
Ability to engage with customers to deliver adult services and connect customers to collections, programs, and other services in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
Ability to select, organize, and manage adult programs presented by internal and external experts in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
Ability to use computer databases to include computerized catalog and circulation systems.
Ability to interview and gather data.
Ability to understand and apply Library Science theories, principles, and practices including classification systems.
Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others.
Ability to serve as person on duty as assigned.
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies.
Ability to provide customer service in a library setting.
Ability to review library materials and recommend purchases.
Ability to develop, organize and conduct training sessions and workshops.
Ability to compile and interpret statistical data.
Ability to accept feedback and modify service delivery to better meet departmental and system goals.
Ability to prioritize to achieve results within established deadlines.
Ability to gather information from customers and effectively respond to their complaints and inquiries.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work with diverse populations and to provide services in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.
Ability to operate standard office and library equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, cash registers, copiers, fax machines, microfilm and microfiche equipment, and calculators.
Depending on assignment, must have ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position.

Nice To Haves

May schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others.
Participates in the interview process for the selection of new staff.
Trains and instructs new employees and volunteers regarding library policies, practices, and procedures.
Actively seeks and utilizes feedback, ideas, and recommendations from staff, customers, and community members regarding library programs and services.

Responsibilities

Performs all borrowing, information services, reader's advisory, reference duties performed in face-to-face, virtual and outreach settings.
Designs, delivers, promotes, and facilitates programs, activities, and events in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
Engages with customers to deliver adult services and connect customers to collections, programs, and other services in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
Selects, organizes, and manages adult programs presented by internal and external experts in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
Keeps abreast of changing technology and demonstrates proficiency in the Library Technical Competencies.
Compiles data, prepares reports, and/or makes oral presentations.
Monitors and reviews budget appropriates and expenditures for assigned work activity.
May schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others.
Serves as person on duty as assigned.
Participates in the interview process for the selection of new staff.
Trains and instructs new employees and volunteers regarding library policies, practices, and procedures.
Actively seeks and utilizes feedback, ideas, and recommendations from staff, customers, and community members regarding library programs and services.
Required to work public service floor.
Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
Operates standard office and library equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, cash registers, copiers, fax machines, microfilm and microfiche equipment, and calculators.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.

Benefits

four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment
low and no cost health insurance options
twelve (12) paid holidays
a personal leave day
health insurance
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending plans
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.