City of Dunedin is hiring: Librarian in Town of Florida

General Statement of Job

Hiring Salary: $22.10 - $26.52 per hour (DOQ)

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• 3 medical insurance plans through Cigna
• Vision & Dental Care
• Annual & Sick Leave @ 5 % of scheduled annual hours
• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with generous 8% City contribution
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Parental Leave

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides professional reference services to Library patrons and the general public using a variety of sources and technologies. Provides reader's advisory services and assists patrons in the use of Library resources and equipment. Plans, creates and schedules programs for patrons of all ages. Performs related professional work as directed. Reports to the Library Assistant Director.

Essential Job Functions

Provides effective and efficient reference services in accordance with Library goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

Receives, researches and responds to patrons' reference questions using a variety of sources, including books, directories, maps, statistics, CDs, on-line databases, the Internet, etc.

Assists patrons in locating materials and in using various resources and equipment of the Library; interprets Library policies and procedures to the public.

Provides readers' advisory services to patrons.

Participates in collection development and acquisition activities.

Processes intra-library and may process inter-library loans.

Understanding of cataloging rules and procedures which may require cataloging materials.

Schedules and supervises the use of computer and study rooms. May proctor student exams.

Performs general library duties, including but not limited to shelving materials, weeding materials, recommending materials for removal or replacement, reserving materials at patrons' request, etc.

Receives and responds to patron/public inquiries, suggestions, requests and complaints.

Participates on various Library committees as appropriate; assists with special programs and projects as assigned.

Maintains department records and statistics with accuracy; prepares various reports as required.

May require working directly with materials budget preparation and materials budget management.

Maintains knowledge of current theories and trends in public library operations and technology.

Assists with Library webpage.

Assist patrons with routine computer functions and mobile devices.

Creates exhibits and displays for Library.

Assists with Branch Library through Reference Services & Collection Development.

Information Services Librarian

• Receives and maintains periodicals and newspaper collection
• Assists patrons with e-government resources
• Oversees and sorts donated materials
• Assists patrons with wireless, mobile printing and fax/scanner

Youth Services Librarian

• Outreach to area schools
• Oversees and trains youth volunteers.
• Collaborates with other city departments and community organizations to serve the youth of the community.

Additional Job Functions

Performs routine administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to answering the telephone, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, processing mail, attending meetings, ordering supplies, etc.

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, knowledge of mobile devices and wireless technology and the utilization of multiple technology platforms.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Requires a Master's degree in library science or closely related field with two years of verifiable work in library reference operations.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license for travel to local city and county library meetings along with conferences, trainings and scheduled shifts at the Branch Library located in the Dunedin Community Center.

Position will require becoming a passport agent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits Details

Full-time employees who work a minimum of 35 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following 30 calendar days of employment.

Health Insurance: The City offers medical insurance plans through Cigna to benefit-eligible employees. Medical insurance is provided for employees and their eligible dependents with in-network and out-of-network benefits.

Health insurance (Medical & Dental) is provided through Cigna.

Dental Insurance: Group Dental Plan coverage is available

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: The City of Dunedin provides a Term Life insurance benefit equal to one and a half times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000, and Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage to all full-time employees.

Prescription Coverage: Prescription benefits are included with the City’s medical insurance.

Vision Care: City of Dunedin offers a vision plan through Cigna

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the City according to the employee’s participation in the City’s wellness program.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Voluntary employee benefit

Annual & Sick Leave: All classified service status employees shall be entitled to earn and accrue annual leave with pay. New Employees earn annual leave at a rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked.

Defined Contribution Plan (City Plan) 401(a): Employees hired after January 1, 2010 will receive a contribution of 8% of the participant’s compensation.

Holidays

Ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.

One (1) Floating Holiday per year. Floating Holidays are annually designated by the City Manager