Adult Services Librarian Job at City of Leesburg, FL in Leesburg

Salary : $21.14 - $30.66 Hourly

Location : Leesburg, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Department : Library

Division : Adult Services

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Nature of Work

The purpose of the class is to provide professional, customer-oriented library services, supervise library staff, and oversee library functions. The class is responsible for supervision, planning, and managing library functions and outreach. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises staff, including training, assigning and evaluating work.
• Functions as librarian in charge in the evening.
• Staffs service points to assist patrons in circulation, information, and reference activities, including readers' advisory.
• Performs trouble-shooting tasks on computers, and assists patrons with public computer and equipment use.
• Plans, promotes, and provides adult programming, including genealogy, adult literacy, technology training, and other programs based on personal interests and community needs. .
• Makes presentations to public and private groups and agencies, updates event calendars and the library website, and creates other publicity to promote awareness of library facilities and activities.
• Performs collection development tasks, including selecting print, nonprint, and digital materials to meet user needs, recommending materials for purchase while observing budgetary constraints, and discarding outdated materials.
• Assists patrons and staff with current technologies, such as mobile devices and social media, etc.
• Functions as a US passport agent.
• Performs tasks related to digitizing and preserving material in the library's special collections.
• Maintains necessary statistics and analyzes reports to assist in collection and program development.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.

Minimum Requirements

Requires Master's degree in Library Science, or current enrollment in a Master's in Library Science program from an ALA-accredited program.

Requires two years or more experience in a public library with service desk responsibilities. Requires strong computer and internet skills, experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. : Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint), practical experience with social media, and practical experience with mobile devices and their applications. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATES :

Special Certifications and Licenses refer to state, federal, or professional certifications or licenses required for entering or maintaining the job.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Must be able to work weekends and evenings.

Health Insurance : Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.

Dental Insurance : Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is United Health Care.

Vision Insurance : Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is United Health Care.

Employee Wellness Center : Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.

Retirement : A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%.Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.

All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account

Life Insurance : $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.

Bereavement Leave : 24 hours of leave with pay.

Holidays : 11 paid holidays.

PTO Sell Back program : Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.

Computer Purchase : The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.

Fitness Programs : The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are : Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.

Safety Shoes : The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes / boots for those positions requiring safety shoes / boots.

Do you possess a State of Florida Driver's License?

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate?

What is your highest level of education?

What is your degree in?

How many years of library experience do you have?

Are you able to work nights and weekends?

Are you able to work on your own with little supervision?

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