Youth Services Librarian

Department: Libraries and Historical Resources Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Sarasota County libraries are not just about the books. Our award-winning library system (10 branches, historical resources, and a new mobile library coming soon!) offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture. In addition to books, videos, digital resources, and more, plentiful public meeting spaces provide places to meet neighbors and elected officials and explore their myriad connections to each other and their neighborhoods. Play a key role in supporting, coordinating, or leading library programs/projects, teaching, and coaching of staff and citizens, providing customer service, conducting research, performing analytical-type work, and coordinating collections. While the primary focus will be leadership in Youth Services, the librarian will also work with youth and adults in intergenerational programming. In the team environment, you will participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, and contribute to decision-making and evaluation of progress. About the Position In this role, you will... Customer Service Presents individual and group training programs for public and staff in the use of the library, its technology and equipment, and its resources. General reference service in assisting customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referral to agencies outside the library. Collection Development/Management Maintains awareness of literature related to current best practices and future trends. Communication/Programming/Outreach Participates in presentation and development of technology training and information literacy programs for staff and patrons. Plans and directs library programming for adults, young adults, and children, in coordination with other library professionals at the library and throughout the library system. Assist in the planning and implementation of library makerspace technology at the library; assist in the creation, organization, and maintenance of librarys makerspace; and provide makerspace programming and instruction. Administration Assists, leads, develops, implements, and/or evaluates special projects, services, and library programs. Collaborates with internal core services to manage operational issues, support community goals and form strategic partnerships. Participates in business planning, staff planning, and budget development. Staff Development Assists and participates in selection and training of other library staff and volunteers as needed. Participates in training and supervision of new staff and volunteers. Encourages staff and volunteers to use their individual talents creatively to address tasks. About the Schedule Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency. About You Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association. - OR - Bachelors degree and enrolled in a MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain a MLS/MLIS within six (6) months of hire. May consider candidates that are able to obtain their MLS/MLIS degree within 12 months of employment, if no other applicants meet the minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in a library environment. Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years. Fingerprint Screening Requirement: This position requires a fingerprint-based background check, as required by law. The screening reviews criminal history and other legally permitted information. Applicants who do not meet the screening requirements will not be eligible for employment. Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com About Everything Else Pay: $58,947.20 annually Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If your position requires a Florida Drivers License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Drivers License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above List C Documents.) Benefits: Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace. Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play! Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work! We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan. US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live. We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!