LIBRARIAN III (Assistant Branch Manager/Head of Research)

Region:

Southeast Florida Address:

8915

Senator Joe Abruzzo Avenue City:

Boynton Beach Zipcode:

33472 ALA accredited Masters required: Yes Administers and oversees the operation of a major section in a branch library. Interprets and explains library policies/procedures to the public and staff; creates/approves classes and activities for adults; provides research services to members; resolves member complaints/problems; monitors materials budget/selection; recommends the hiring, promotion, and termination of staff; trains and directs professional/paraprofessional Library System personnel; supervises the use of online and electronic resources utilized for public computer classes; participates in long-range planning and committee work. The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance as well as vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Education/Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following: Master's Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association (ALA); minimum of two (2) years of professional library experience, including one (1) year of supervisory or administrative responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Experience conducting oral presentations/speaking in public, Experience using online/electronic library resources, and Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole).

Multilingual Skills Required:

No