Librarian I

Location Name: Alachua County Library District (Hawthorne Branch)

County: Alachua

Region: Central Florida

Address: 401 E University AveCity: GainesvilleZipcode: 32601

ALA accredited Masters required: Yes

**Join the Heart of the Gainesville Community at the Alachua County Library District! **

Paid time off (PTO)

12 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

FRS – Florida Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Clinic

Make a difference in the Gainesville Community!

Job Location: Hawthorne Branch, 6640 S.E. 221 St., Hawthorne, FL 32640

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• May supervise technical, clerical and/or paraprofessional employees.
• May coordinate the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation, as required.
• Assists in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organization structure and resource allocation to meet library goals.
• Provides information services and guidance to library patrons in the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of library equipment and facilities.
• Interprets, applies and explains Library procedures and policies.
• Provides comprehensive bibliographic, reference and reader’s advisory assistance in person and by phone, email and live online reference to library patrons, using printed materials’ and online resources and databases.
• Operates personal computers, terminals and peripherals (photocopiers, printers) in office support tasks and to assist the public.
• Produces library research, reports, statistics and proposals.
• Assists supervisor in the preparation of Library District budgets.
• Reads, reviews and selects materials for the Library District; reviews paraprofessional employee recommendations on materials.
• Plans, schedules, and presents individual program sessions; obtains designs and produces support materials.
• Develops and maintains library catalogs and bibliographic databases including original descriptive and subject cataloging.
• Keeps informed of current trends and new professional techniques by reading professional journals and publications, and through participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences.
• Answers correspondence on special reference subjects.
• Compiles lists of Library District materials according to subject, content or interests.
• Plans, directs, and/or carries out special projects involving Library District promotion and/or outreach activity.
• Ensures patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement.
• May participate in Makerspace programming.
• Performs related work as required.

Education/Qualifications:

Master's degree in Library or Information Science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association.

• Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Must have own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: A. Harden

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 352-334-3910

How to Apply / Instructions:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua/jobs/4814211