Librarian I/II - Youth Services - Edgewater Public Library Job at County of Volu

Overview

The County of Volusia is seeking an energetic, team-oriented Youth Services Librarian I/II with a strong public service commitment to provide library service and programming for children and teens, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities. This position will be in the Youth Services section of the Edgewater Public Library.

Librarian I

Front-line, entry-level professional work in specialized areas of a regional or full-service library or independent work operating a small community branch. Having met the minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will have at least one (1) year of experience working with children and teens.

Librarian II

Front-line professional work in Adult Services, Youth Services, Teen Services, or Circulation areas of a regional or full service library or independent work operating a small, community branch or work cataloging at the Library Support Center. Having met the minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience working with children and teens.

PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES:

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• If applicable must attach a copy of Masters degree/transcript in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license at the time of hire.

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

Librarian I - Responsibilities

• Creates excellent customer experiences by providing an inviting atmosphere for library users, making library users feel welcome, and providing positive and memorable library experiences.
• Maintains good internal communications and strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors regarding building, staff, service, and security issues.
• May train, supervise, schedule, and review the performance of subordinate staff, student workers, and/or volunteers.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, supports, plans, promotes, and executes in-house or virtual programs and/or outreach events for children, teens, families, and/or adults to achieve library objectives.
• Provides prompt, courteous, transactional, and direct assistance to library users via face-to-face, service desks, telephone, virtual, and/or electronic service options.
• Provides reference and readers advisory for library users.
• Keeps abreast of new materials, demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of library materials, and encourages the use of materials and services through book talks, displays, reading lists, posters, social media posts, and other promotional tools.
• Establishes and instructs community members on the library resources and technology.
• Answers basic to complex computer and e-reader questions.
• Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules and services.
• Supports and upholds county policies, library policies and the Library Code of Conduct.
• Assists with overseeing the processing, maintenance, and arrangement of collections, including shelf-reading, shelving, weeding, and other collection management tasks as directed.
• Explains or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files, print and media collections, databases, the Internet, etc.
• Supports the day-to-day operation of an assigned section or branch and is cross-trained in all areas of their assignment as directed.
• Promotes print and computer literacy for children, teens, and/or adults.
• Uses the integrated library system, online databases, the Internet, electronic catalog, and may assist with maintenance of library equipment, software, or hardware.
• May be responsible for reserving and managing the branchs meeting room spaces.
• May perform independent work related to the overall operation of a community or neighborhood branch.
• May be responsible for daily and/or weekly money deposits.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Attends workshops, webinars, seminars, and conferences as required.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Performs work of all lower-level library classifications and other duties as assigned.

Librarian II - Responsibilities

• Serves as a person-in-charge in an assigned shift at a regional or full-service library.
• Manages all safety, security, and emergency building issues during assigned shift at a regional or full-service library.
• May direct and supervise on-site vendors (security guards and day porter) in an assigned shift at a regional or full-service library.
• Promotes and educates community members about library services and collections through outreach programs and/or events to the community, schools, childcare facilities, businesses, and other community organizations.
• Serves and contributes to assigned library teams.
• Creates excellent customer experience by providing an inviting atmosphere for library users, making library users feel welcome, and providing positive and memorable library experiences.
• Maintains good internal communications and strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors regarding building, staff, service, and security issues.
• May train, supervise, schedule, and review the performance of subordinates, student workers, and/or volunteers.
• May supervise classes, programs, and other activities of a dedicated makerspace in a regional library.
• May be responsible for the selection and acquisition of collection materials for the library system in an assigned genre or format.
• Supports, plans, promotes, and executes in-house or virtual programs and/or outreach events for children, teens, families, and/or adults to achieve library objectives as directed.
• Provides prompt, courteous, transactional, and direct assistance to library users via face-to-face, service desks, telephone, virtual, and/or electronic service options.
• Provides reference and readers advisory for library users. Keeps abreast of new materials, demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of library materials, and encourages the use of materials and services through book talks, displays, reading lists, posters, social media posts, and other promotional tools.
• Establishes and instructs community members on library resources and technology.
• Answers basic to complex computer and e-reader questions.
• Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services.
• Supports and upholds county policies, library policies and the Library Code of Conduct.
• Assists with overseeing the processing, maintenance, and arrangement of collections, including shelf-reading, shelving, weeding, and other collection management tasks as directed.
• Explains or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files, print and media collections, databases, the Internet, etc.
• Supports the day-to-day operation of an assigned section or branch and is cross trained in all areas of their assignment as directed.
• Promotes print and computer literacy for children, teens, and/or adults.
• Uses the integrated library system, online databases, the Internet, electronic catalog, and may assist with maintenance of library equipment, software, or hardware.
• Participates with the development, ordering, and maintenance of library collections within established policy guidelines.
• May perform independent work related to the overall operation of a community or neighborhood branch.
• May perform original cataloging and supervise other processing duties at the library support center such as maintenance of the government documents database, the periodicals modules, the online library catalog, etc.
• May be responsible for daily and/or weekly money deposits.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Attends workshops, webinars, seminars, and conferences as required.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Performs work of all lower-level library classifications and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Pay

Librarian I - Pay Range: not specified. Requirements include:

• Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• OR Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Science, Education, Humanities, Social Science, or related field and one year of experience directly related to the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Having met the minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will have at least one (1) year of experience working with children and teens.
• Must possess a valid drivers license at time of hire and obtain/maintain a Florida drivers license within 30 days of hire and thereafter.

Librarian II - Pay Range: not specified. Requirements include:

• Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• OR One (1) year of professional library experience at the Librarian I classification.
• Having met the minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience working with children and teens.
• Must possess a valid drivers license at time of hire and obtain/maintain a Florida drivers license within 30 days of hire and thereafter.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Ability to hear and listen, talk; visual acuity… to operate a motorized vehicle, finger dexterity, etc. Ability to lift and push, pull and/or carry 25 pounds, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, and climb. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional and technical manuals; memos, policies, safety instructions, etc. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to relate information verbally and in writing. Ability to perform basic mathematical and monetary functions.

Environmental demands: Inside work.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans\' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.