The Pierson Librarian I / II serves as the branch manager of a small community branch. This position is responsible for the supervision of two staff members, along with program planning for all ages, collection maintenance, and customer service. The branch is open 5 days per week.
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 be bilingual, will have at least one (1) year of experience working with children and teens, and will have at least one (1) year of independent, managerial experience.
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 be bilingual, will have at least one (1) year of experience working with children and teens, and will have at least one (1) year of independent, managerial experience.
PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES :
- Must be able to work nights and weekends.
- If applicable, must attach a copy of Master's degree / transcript in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Librarian I Responsibilities
Creates excellent customer experiences by providing an inviting atmosphere for library users.Maintains good internal communications and strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.May train, supervise, schedule, and review the performance of subordinate staff, student workers, and / or volunteers.Supports, plans, promotes, and executes in-house or virtual programs and / or outreach events.Provides prompt, courteous assistance to library users.Provides reference and reader’s advisory for library users.Keeps abreast of new materials and encourages the use of materials and services.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 and library policies.Assists with overseeing the processing, maintenance, and arrangement of collections.Explains or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files, print and media collections, databases, etc.Supports the day-to-day operation of an assigned section or branch.Promotes print and computer literacy for children, teens, and / or adults.Uses the integrated library system and online databases.May be responsible for reserving and managing the branch’s meeting room spaces.May perform independent work related to the overall operation of a community branch.May be responsible for daily and / or weekly money deposits.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.Manages all safety, security, and emergency building issues during assigned shift.May direct and supervise on-site vendors during assigned shift.Promotes and educates community members about library services and collections.Serves and contributes to assigned library teams.Creates excellent customer experience.Maintains good internal communications and strong working relationships.May train, supervise, schedule, and review the performance of subordinates.May supervise classes and programs in a makerspace.May be responsible for the selection and acquisition of collection materials.Supports, plans, promotes, and executes in-house or virtual programs and / or outreach events.Provides prompt, courteous assistance to library users.Provides reference and reader’s advisory for library users.Keeps abreast of new materials and encourages the use of materials and services.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 and library policies.Assists with overseeing the processing, maintenance, and arrangement of collections.Explains or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files, print and media collections, databases, etc.Supports the day-to-day operation of an assigned section or branch.Promotes print and computer literacy for children, teens, and / or adults.Uses the integrated library system and online databases.Participates with the development, ordering, and maintenance of library collections.May perform independent work related to the overall operation of a community branch.May perform original cataloging and supervise other processing duties.May be responsible for daily and / or weekly money deposits.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.Minimum Requirements
Librarian I : Master's Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited program or a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science, Education, Humanities, Social Science, or related field with one year of experience.
Librarian II : Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or one (1) year of professional library experience at the Librarian I classification.
ADA REQUIREMENTS :
Physical Demands : Ability to hear and listen, talk; visual acuity necessary to operate a motorized vehicle, finger dexterity, may require visually acuity to read fine print. Ability to lift and push, pull and / or carry 25 pounds, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, and climb.
Mental Demands : Ability to read and comprehend professional and technical manuals, procedures, and journals; memos, policies, safety instructions, etc.
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, and local laws.
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