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Are you a tech-savvy, customer-focused Librarian with a dream to assist our beautiful Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library team in Venice? In this role you will have a range of professional duties covering the full scope of library services to all library users. Our award-winning library system offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture. This position starts out paying $52,936.00 and benefits start within 60 days of hire! Apply today and help influence generations to come.
Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.
Promote understanding and use of the library, its technology, and resources by presenting individual and group training programs.
Assist customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referrals to agencies outside the library.
Keep abreast of developments, new trends, and innovations in libraries.
Aid at service desks and to other sections as needed.
Represent Sarasota County and the library/library interests to library users and within the community.
Prepare reviews, press releases, bibliographies, and other promotional displays.
Analyze and identify service population needs, developing and directing plans to meet those needs.
Network with other agencies to provide and obtain materials and services.
Participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, contributing to decision making and the evaluation of progress.
Jacaranda Library Hours of Operation:
Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Science Professionals (CILIP)
– OR – Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in an MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain an MLS/MLIS within 12 months of hire
Valid Florida Driver’s License by date of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
One-year of experience in a library environment
Skill in using various electronic devices, including, but not limited to Kindle, Nook, tablets, and iPads and imparting this knowledge to customers of all ages
Ability to train/coach patrons in the use of technology
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
Starting Pay: $52,936.00
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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
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