Youth Services Librarian

Sarasota County Government • Venice, FL

15d

About The Position

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Sarasota County libraries are not just about the books. Our award-winning library system (10 branches, historical resources, and a new mobile library coming soon!) offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture. In addition to books, videos, digital resources, and more, plentiful public meeting spaces provide places to meet neighbors and elected officials and explore their myriad connections to each other and their neighborhoods. Play a key role in supporting, coordinating, or leading library programs/projects, teaching, and coaching of staff and citizens, providing customer service, conducting research, performing analytical-type work, and coordinating collections. While the primary focus will be leadership in Youth Services, the librarian will also work with youth and adults in intergenerational programming. In the team environment, you will participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, and contribute to decision-making and evaluation of progress. In this role, you will... Customer Service Presents individual and group training programs for public and staff in the use of the library, its technology and equipment, and its resources. General reference service in assisting customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referral to agencies outside the library. Collection Development/Management Maintains awareness of literature related to current best practices and future trends. Communication/Programming/Outreach Participates in presentation and development of technology training and information literacy programs for staff and patrons. Plans and directs library programming for adults, young adults, and children, in coordination with other library professionals at the library and throughout the library system. Assist in the planning and implementation of library makerspace technology at the library; assist in the creation, organization, and maintenance of library’s makerspace; and provide makerspace programming and instruction. Administration Assists, leads, develops, implements, and/or evaluates special projects, services, and library programs. Collaborates with internal core services to manage operational issues, support community goals and form strategic partnerships. Participates in business planning, staff planning, and budget development. Staff Development Assists and participates in selection and training of other library staff and volunteers as needed. Participates in training and supervision of new staff and volunteers. Encourages staff and volunteers to use their individual talents creatively to address tasks.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
• OR - Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in a MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain a MLS/MLIS within six (6) months of hire.
• May consider candidates that are able to obtain their MLS/MLIS degree within 12 months of employment, if no other applicants meet the minimum qualifications.
• Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.
• Fingerprint Screening Requirement: This position requires a fingerprint-based background check, as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a library environment.

Responsibilities

• Presents individual and group training programs for public and staff in the use of the library, its technology and equipment, and its resources.
• General reference service in assisting customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referral to agencies outside the library.
• Maintains awareness of literature related to current best practices and future trends.
• Participates in presentation and development of technology training and information literacy programs for staff and patrons.
• Plans and directs library programming for adults, young adults, and children, in coordination with other library professionals at the library and throughout the library system.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of library makerspace technology at the library; assist in the creation, organization, and maintenance of library’s makerspace; and provide makerspace programming and instruction.
• Assists, leads, develops, implements, and/or evaluates special projects, services, and library programs.
• Collaborates with internal core services to manage operational issues, support community goals and form strategic partnerships.
• Participates in business planning, staff planning, and budget development.
• Assists and participates in selection and training of other library staff and volunteers as needed.
• Participates in training and supervision of new staff and volunteers.
• Encourages staff and volunteers to use their individual talents creatively to address tasks.

Benefits

• 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