Seminole County, FL is hiring: Librarian in Sanford

Salary : $50,018.80 - $65,024.44 Annually

Location : 310 Division St. Oviedo, FL

Job Type : Full Time Employment

Job Number : 2025-03454 / 22012

Department : PR Library Services

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Professional work enriching the library experience for our customers by providing customer service that connects library customers to information, resources and services. The library professional works to engage the customer (children, teens or adults) individually or in groups for library programming. Delivers information services (reference and readers advisory) to customers, using reference research technology and teaches information literacy.

• Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
• Additional compensation based on licensure.

Essential Functions

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.

Serves as manager in charge of the main library or branch library, in the absence of Regional Branch Manager, and Assistant Branch Manager.

Provides information, research, and reader's advisory service in person, by telephone, and in virtual / chat reference service.

Coordinates, and works with other staff to promote new initiatives.

Responsible for providing quality customer service, maintains level of efficiency and professional standards of service. Responsible for increasing and improving the library experience for our customers.

Evaluates, and promotes emergent technologies to engage library customers in new library services.

Provides training and support for library customers in the use of e-books, mobile apps, databases and services.

Works collaboratively with Library team members to develop and promote information literacy.

Planning and presentation of library programs and services for adults, teens, or children.

Participates in collection development tasks, book and material online ordering and de-selection.

Responds to inquiries from the public about the library's website, and online library functions, databases, and policies.

Represents the Library at meetings, conferences, presentations and workshops.

Actively participates in fulfilling the Library's mission and system-wide goals.

Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Duties :

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or current active enrollment in an ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library Science program. Knowledge of reference sources in all formats, knowledge of fiction and nonfiction literature for all age levels, experience providing training or public presentations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Requirements

In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of library science; library system organization; methods and techniques used to establish funding for library programs, and grant writing.

Knowledge of development of long-range strategic plans; development of goals and objectives.

In-depth knowledge of an online, integrated library operating system, including knowledge of circulation functions, public catalog, and research functions. Proficiency with the current versions of SirsiDynix Symphony or other major ILS vendors is preferred.

Knowledge on a professional level of recent trends and best practices in library services.

Proficiency with a PC and software at the level necessary to successfully complete the tasks of the job is required. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel is required.

Professional level knowledge of reference services, virtual reference services and databases.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.

Department Specific trainings per position may be required.

Ability to communicate library mission, services, and resources to the public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Competitive Wages : Our pay-for-performance system includes competitive hiring salaries and merit raises.

Paid Time Off : New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.

Paid Holidays : We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work / Life Day.

Bereavement Leave : Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.

Florida Retirement System : All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment.

Deferred Compensation Plan (457) : Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.

Employees Assistance Program : Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal / family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.

Training and Development Program : The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization's plan. A calendar of training events is published regularly.

Employees' Awards and Recognition : A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.

Credit Union : County employees are eligible to join the Fairwinds Credit Union.

Wellness Center : Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.

Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.

How many years of professional level library work experience do you have in providing reference services?

How many years of paid professional level work experience as a librarian in a public library do you have?

Please describe your library work experience in presenting library programs, and with public computer assistance.

Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program or will you have by January 2026?

Required Question

Salary : $50,019 - $65,024