Librarian II
North Miami Beach Discovery Library
Full-time
On-site
North Miami Beach, Florida, United States
$54,566.33-$66,849.40,Yearly
19 hours ago
JOB SUMMARY
Immediate Supervisor: Reports to the department/branch supervisor. Provides excellent customer service by responding to patron reference and reader’s advisory requests; assists with collection maintenance; performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Saturday);
Attends meetings and participates in committees and organizations that further the library’s mission and goals; and
Keeps abreast of library developments by attending workshops and educational programs and reading periodicals and specialized literature; attends staff meetings.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:
Ability to gain thorough knowledge of Peoria Public Library’s policies and procedures;
Ability to act as a representative of Peoria Public Library to the public;
General knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures for public library service and the ability to interpret them to the staff and the public;
Knowledge of reference services, practices and procedures in specialty area (adult or children’s);
Ability to establish priorities and organize workload;
Ability to maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere;
Ability to keep all relevant parties informed of all major issues and to recommend changes as appropriate;
Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse individuals (customers and staff) in order to accomplish library and department goals and objectives;
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to others;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals;
Knowledge of electronic resources, including the Internet and database information retrieval;
Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines; and
Ability to obtain a valid IL driver’s license.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree;
Previous library experience preferred.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work requires light physical effort in the handling of moderately light materials in non-strenuous work positions up to 40 pounds.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, libraries, classrooms or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Peoria Public Library is accepting applications for
FULL-TIME REFERENCE ASSISTANT
Currently assigned to Lincoln Library
To apply, please submit your Cover Letter, Resume and Application Form
in person or via email
Or mail to:
Peoria Public Library
ATTN: Jenny Ulrich
107 NE Monroe St.
Peoria, IL 61602-1070
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2024
Application form is available at https://peoriapubliclibrary.org/about-ppl/careers/
Application Contact
Jenny Ulrich
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Peoria Public Library 107 NE Monroe St. Peoria, IL 61602
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