Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is hiring: Librarian I in Hawthorne

Salary : $51,937.60 Annually

Location : Hawthorne, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY25-15370

Department : Library District, Hawthorne Branch

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Library or Information Science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association. Must have own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education / experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Position Summary

This is entry level independent, professional work with the Alachua County Library District maintaining library activities in a specific area of a library division. Work is distinguished from that of a paraprofessional by requiring professional judgment, and knowledge and techniques learned through formal professional education.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for participating in the selection of materials, providing professional assistance to library patrons, and acting as a liaison to community groups.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May supervise technical, clerical and / or paraprofessional employees.

May coordinate the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation, as required.

Assists in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organization structure and resource allocation to meet library goals.

Provides information services and guidance to library patrons in the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of library equipment and facilities.

Interprets, applies and explains Library procedures and policies.

Provides comprehensive bibliographic, reference and reader's advisory assistance in person and by phone, email and live online reference to library patrons, using printed materials' and online resources and databases.

Operates personal computers, terminals and peripherals (photocopiers, printers) in office support tasks and to assist the public.

Produces library research, reports, statistics and proposals.

Assists supervisor in the preparation of Library District budgets.

Reads, reviews and selects materials for the Library District; reviews paraprofessional employee recommendations on materials.

Plans, schedules, and presents individual program sessions; obtains designs and produces support materials.

Develops and maintains library catalogs and bibliographic databases including original descriptive and subject cataloging.

Keeps informed of current trends and new professional techniques by reading professional journals and publications, and through participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences.

Answers correspondence on special reference subjects.

Compiles lists of Library District materials according to subject, content or interests.

Plans, directs, and / or carries out special projects involving Library District promotion and / or outreach activity.

Ensures patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement.

May participate in Makerspace programming.

Performs related work as required.

NOTE : These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of professional principles, practices, systems and techniques of public librarianship.

Considerable knowledge of the major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities.

Knowledge of the principles involved in the organization and representation of recorded knowledge and information.

Knowledge of basic library planning and budgeting, personnel practices, and methods for assessing and evaluating library services.

Knowledge of technological, general and specialized reference sources.

Knowledge of frequently used software applications, word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge of operating and basic troubleshooting of computer equipment.

Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of common software problems.

Ability to use emerging technology for patron service.

Ability to effectively supervise and / or coordinate the activities of others.

Ability to prepare, organize and conduct public presentations and programs of interest.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and library patrons, and outside organizations.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to maintain complex records, perform in depth research and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and be mobile.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his / her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows :
• New Years Day

Martin Luther King Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday following Thanksgiving

Christmas Day

Additional Christmas Holiday

3 Floating Holidays

Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12 : 01 a.m. Saturday through 12 : 00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.

I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Human Resources office at (352) 374-5219 for assistance.

If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he / she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he / she is seeking.Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

Do you have or are you within six months of obtaining a master's degree in library or information science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Assocation?

Required Question

Salary : $51,938