Librarian

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional and supervisory library duties by managing a library agency or library function. Library Services is seeking Librarians to provide in-person, front-line customer service and collection management in Hillsborough County public libraries. As part of the library’s Customer Service & Instruction Team, Librarians provide reference and reader’s advisory services, assist customers in accessing library information, develop and maintain the library’s collection of materials, facilitate library instruction and programming, and provide training and performance evaluation for library staff.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills (speaking and writing proficiency in English and Spanish) are highly desirable

Responsibilities

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.