Youth Services Librarian
Youth Services Librarian
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Do you love giving back to the community and want to take on a professional role within Sarasota County Libraries? Our Betty J. Johnson Library branch has an opportunity for a Youth Services Librarian. In this role, you will coordinate Youth Services programs/projects for youth ages 0-18 and their families, teach and coach staff, volunteers, and citizens, provide customer service, and coordinate 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, employees will participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, contribute to decision-making, and evaluate progress. This position starts out paying $58,947.20, and benefits begin within 60 days of hire! Apply today and know that your career leaves a lasting impact throughout Sarasota County.
Why Sarasota County? Our libraries are not just about books. Our award-winning library system (10 branches, historical resources, and a new mobile library!) offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture.
About the Position
Our Librarians are known for customer service, programming, outreach, collection development/maintenance, administration, and staff development. In this role, you will...
- Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.
- Promote understanding and use of the library, its technology, and resources by presenting individual and group training programs.
- Assist customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referrals to agencies outside the library.
- Keep abreast of developments, new trends, and innovations in libraries.
- Aid at service desks and to other sections as needed.
- Represent Sarasota County and the library/library interests to library users and within the community.
- Prepare reviews, press releases, bibliographies, and other promotional displays.
- Analyze and identify service population needs, developing and directing plans to meet those needs.
- Network with other agencies to provide and obtain materials and services.
- Participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, contributing to decision-making and the evaluation of progress.
About the Schedule
This position is Full-Time, at 40 hours per week.
Employees must be available to work based on business needs.
Betty J. Johnson North Library Hours of Operation:
- Monday and Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- This location is currently closed on Sunday; this could change in the future, depending upon business needs.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Science Professionals (CILIP).
- - OR - Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in an MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain an MLS/MLIS within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience in a library environment.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of makerspace technology and applications.
- Ability to train/coach patrons in the use of technology.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $58,947.20
Apply at https://scgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SCGOV?q=library