LIBRARIAN I (Research)

Location Name: Gardens Branch

County: Palm Beach

Region: Southeast Florida

Address: 11303 Campus DriveCity: Palm Beach GardensZipcode: 33410

ALA accredited Masters required: Yes

Provides research services to Library members and the public as part of a team; instructs members in the use of traditional/electronic reference sources and online public access catalog.  Participates in collection maintenance and development; maintains research and non-fiction collections.  Plans and implements adult classes/activities; provides readers’ advisory services; assists with conducting internet/other computer classes to the public.

The PBC Library System seeks to recruit diverse staff to serve the needs of our diverse community and members.

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance as well as vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Education/Qualifications:

**QUALIFICATIONS:  **Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

**PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE: ** Working in a public/academic library research section; providing readers’ advisory services; providing instructions on downloading media; presenting activities/classes/programs/instructions to groups; with collection maintenance/development; using computer/internet/database resources.  Also desirable:  Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole).

Contact Person: Andrea Taylor

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: (561)233-2707

How to Apply / Instructions:

Visit www.pbcgov.jobs for job description and to apply online.  May upload any Veteran’s Preference documentation to online application (No e-mail applications/resumes accepted). Online Applications are accepted until filled.  EO/AA M/F/D/V, Drug Free Work Place; All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.