Librarian I

Location Name: St. Petersburg Library System

County: Pinellas

Region: Central Florida

Address: 3745 9th Ave NCity: St. PetersburgZipcode: 33713

ALA accredited Masters required: Yes

The St. Petersburg Library System is seeking candidates for multiple Librarian I positions. Each position is responsible for delivering library services and programs across divisions and locations. Work involves providing excellent library service and friendly customer service to staff and patrons of all ages, including circulation and reference services; materials selection and collection maintenance; technology assistance; providing community outreach; and guiding paraprofessional staff. This position will have oversight of library operations in the absence of a supervisor and must be able to take initiative to resolve problems. Selected candidates will be scheduled to work evenings and weekends on a rotating basis.

Education/Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications.  Applicants must:

• Have a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university or must obtain the Master's degree within six (6) months of appointment to the position.

• Have the ability to travel between library facilities as needed.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have demonstrated professional public library experience
• Have demonstrated library or general supervisory experience.
• Have customer service experience.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Beth Lindsay

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 7278925003

How to Apply / Instructions:

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicant will be selected to continue in the hiring process.  At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.  The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules.  Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings.  City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment.  Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.