Librarian - Selby Public Library
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Librarian - Selby Public LibraryApply locations Selby LibraryTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 2 Days AgoJob requisition ID: R18912Department: Libraries & Historical ResourcesStart Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.Are you a tech-savvy, customer-focused Librarian with a dream to assist our inspiredSelby Library team? Our award-winning library system offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture. In this role you will have a wide range of professional duties covering the full scope of library services to all library users within a teamwork environment. This position starts out paying $52,936.00 and benefits begin within 60 days of hire! Apply today and help influence generations to come.About the PositionOur 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 to 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.Selby Library Hours of Operation:Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.About YouMinimum Qualifications: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 months of hire.Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.Preferred Qualifications: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.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.About Everything ElseStarting Pay: $52,936.00Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: I-9 Acceptable DocumentsU.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation.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 more!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.A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County - Many Voices, One Team.We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and strengths that make us different.A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members.Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at (keywords: ADA Compliance).Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr