Librarian, Senior Full Time

at  Broward County Board of County Commissioners

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Librarian, Senior, within the Libraries Division. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment within the library system. This position maybe assigned to any library location/section within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or closely related field.
Requires one (1) year of library experience providing services to all ages.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Supervises the performance of and performs library services, providing customer service to library patrons. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

THE FUNCTIONS LISTED BELOW ARE THOSE THAT REPRESENT THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME SPENT WORKING IN THIS CLASS. MANAGEMENT MAY ASSIGN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS RELATED TO THE TYPE OF WORK OF THE JOB AS NECESSARY.

Provides answers to reference questions, helps customers with computer issues, and provides answers to phone questions at the circulation desk.
Trains, counsels and evaluates assigned staff, including other librarians, volunteers, audio-video (AV) and computer center staff; writes and revises job descriptions, processes paperwork, ensures mandatory trainings are completed; creates the weekly master schedule for the library and the reference desk schedule; coordinates work schedules and leave requests for the department; assigns and assists with duties and tasks as needed.
Serves as Supervisor in Charge (SIC) of library building as scheduled (several times weekly); opens and closes the library; implements the library code of conduct as needed and enters information into the security log; is responsible for the safety of the building and its patrons; if emergencies arise, the SIC handles the emergency and works closely with the security guards; completes corresponding paperwork as required.
Assesses the print, audio, and video collections frequently to ensure that the library is responsive to customers’ demands for updated and relevant materials; orders replacement books for regional branch and cluster libraries, manages catalog changes and weeding.
Initiates, plans and presents diverse and creative programs for adults, teens and children alike, including story time, technology classes and other activities that support emergent literacy and creativity; prepares for and conducts the monthly book discussion.
Stays abreast of contemporary issues, trends, and technology in the library profession by attending workshops and professional meetings and reading current literature.
Prepares booklists, bookmarks, website information, and promotional literature; prepares book displays, promotional flyers, signs and bibliographies; prepares and issues public relations materials and press releases promoting library services and events via print and electronic media; develops library outreach programs for non-users and underserved in the community to garner interest in using the library; prepares statistics and narrative reports, and creates other professional communications as needed.
Maintains an attractive and stimulating environment in the children’s and young adult departments; creates displays to promote use of library resources; arranges and prepares for two monthly art displays.
Conducts staff meetings and training sessions for staff; provides progress updates to supervisor on work in various areas of responsibility primarily via email and a monthly report, with occasional meetings and reports as warranted or requested.
Handles unplanned occurrences (often with short deadlines) requiring attention and possible problem solving work, these are outside of normal routine or goals and may require allocation of significant time to handle.
Performs related work as assigned.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

COUNTY-WIDE EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County’s Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.