Department:

Libraries & Historical Resources

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Our beautiful Gulf Gate Library is in need of a skilled Librarian capable of coordinating or leading Youth Services programs/projects, performing analytical type work and coordinating collections. While the primary focus will be leadership in Youth Services, you may also work with teens and adults in intergenerational programming.

Why Sarasota County? Our award-winning public library system 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. The pay for this position begins at $52,936.00 per year, with benefits that begin within 60 days of hire and countless opportunities for career growth and development. Apply today and know that you will be taking the first step towards a long-term career in our library system!

About the Position

In this role you will:

• Implement standards of service, as a representative of Sarasota County to library users, ensuring the prompt and efficient resolution of inquiries with the utmost courtesy and respect.

• Establish liaisons and perform outreach activities with organizations, agencies, day cares, schools, and home school providers in the community to creatively promote library services and facilitate programming and service delivery.

• Keep abreast of developments, trends, best practices, and innovations in libraries.

• Create a user-friendly and safe environment; assessing risk and safety issues.

• Interpret objectives, policies and procedures for staff and for the public.

• Participate in and/or facilitate trainings, community meetings, and activities of the Library Advisory Board, Friends Alliance, Friends of the Library, etc.

• Conduct presentations to BCC, community and at professional events.

• Provide formal/informal instruction to individuals/groups on use of library resources, learning tools, etc.

• Initiate, design, facilitate and evaluate education and literacy programs; collaborating on activities and programs related to identified branch and community goals with an emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

• Write and develop book reviews, promotional materials, fliers, book lists, and web content.

• Assist in material selection and weeding.

• Make acquisition recommendations consistent with policy.

• Administer special collections.

• Maintain awareness of literature related to current best practices and future trends.

• Integrate research and monitor patterns and trends into planning process.

• Assist, lead, develop, implement, and/or evaluate special projects, services and library programs.

• Compile and analyze statistical, budgetary and other information and reports.

• Provide opportunities for continuing professional development of self and others, especially in acquiring relevant understanding and skills.

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

• Must be available to work: Sunday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc.

• Employee may be re-assigned to a different work location (other than original assignment) within the library system to meet changing service needs.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.

• -OR- Bachelor's degree and enrolled in a MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain a 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.

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.

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $52,936.00

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! Starting January 2024, 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 (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes 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!)​​

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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.

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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.

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We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!