LIBRARIAN I Position Available In Broward, Florida

LIBRARIAN I

Job Details  This listing closes on 6/4/2025 at 4:15 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer City of Plantation Salary $49,342.72 – $87,040.55 Annually Location Plantation, FL Job Type Full time Job Number 206-02 Department LIBRARY Opening Date 05/21/2025 Closing Date 6/4/2025 at 4:15 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Description
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Description This is a non-exempt position which requires professional and supervisory work in connection with the operation of various activities and services of the City of Plantation Library and the Library Department, which includes performing services and duties of a responsible nature in the areas of library reference and circulation, children’s service, and technical service. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Examples of Duties Supervises and assists in the accurate cataloging and classifying of books and library materials and retains responsibility for collection development for an assigned area of collection. Oversees the flow of technical processing of library materials, which includes the assembling of orders for the Senior Librarian and the preparation of items for circulation. Manages daily operation of the library through both the supervision of subordinate library personnel and overseeing the activities of library patrons. Enforces library rules as needed. Assists in managing and maintaining a current Library inventory and selection and assists with routinely updating said collection as needed. Researches reference information and gathers relevant materials for adult, young adult, and juvenile library patrons. Assists at the circulation desk as needed and both issues and updates patron library cards. Assisting patrons and staff with using library computers and other technologies. Assisting patrons with questions, research needs, and information literacy, both in person and online. Provides general assistance to library patrons, including issuing reader’s advisories and recommending authors, materials, and resources. Serves as library liaison to various local schools and community organizations. Works closely alongside local schools and other volunteer programs to assist students with community service hours. Answers catalog, reference, and general information questions in person and over the phone. Plans and assists with the development and implementation of various library special programs and events. Attends relevant library professional meetings and stays abreast of new developments and trends in the profession. Troubleshoots computer hardware and software problems as necessary and trains patrons in proper use of public access computers. Participates in various evaluation committees for the selection of library vendors as assigned. Participating in selecting, weeding, and maintaining library materials. Participating in outreach events and promoting library services. Developing and delivering programs for various age groups, including teens and adults. May be responsible for supervising student workers or volunteers. Supports the Library Director with various relevant tasks as needed in order to ensure the success of daily Library operations. Performs related work as required and as directed.

Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of standard library practices and procedures, the library collection, and relevant community resources. Knowledge of current literary and library trends and of the types of books in demand from library patrons and the general public. Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures. Knowledge of the mechanics of the Dewey Decimal System. Knowledge of clerical routine and operation of standard office equipment and library equipment. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Skill in written and verbal communication. Skill in organizational techniques for the proper maintenance of library files. Skill in computer literacy and computer resources as they pertain to library science. Skill in providing excellent and comprehensive customer service. Ability to oversee and supervise subordinate library personnel. Ability to work the circulation desk in checking out and processing returned books and other library material. Ability to greet library patrons, provide relevant information, and assist patrons with retrieving information on computers. Ability to handle confidential records and financial information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to perform routine library clerical duties such as file books on shelves, file catalog cards, type registration cards, mend books, etc. Ability to develop and present to the public relevant library services information. Ability to make recommendations for purchase of reference materials as determined by the needs of the public and library patrons. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisors, other library personnel, and library patrons.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent but Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science preferred; supplemented by a minimum of 5 years of experience as a librarian in a public or higher-education library; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State of Florida driver’s license. Work Environment The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Work requires the ability to climb ladders, crouch, balance, reach objects at various heights, and lift and/or carry and push/pull various objects. Employer
City of Plantation
Phone
954-585-2356
954-797-2241 http://www.plantation.org
Address
City of Plantation City Hall
400 NW 73rd Avenue
Plantation, Florida, 33317