Department:

　　Libraries & Historical Resources

　　Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

　　Are you a tech-savvy, customer-focused Librarian with a dream to assist our beautiful Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library team in Venice? In this role you will have a range of professional duties covering the full scope of library services to all library users. Our award-winning library system offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture. This position starts out paying $52,936.00 and benefits start within 60 days of hire! Apply today and help influence generations to come.

　　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.

　　Jacaranda Library Hours of Operation:

　　Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m.

　　Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

　　Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

　　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 12 months of hireValid Florida Driver's License by date of hire

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　One-year of experience in a library environment

　　Skill in using various electronic devices, including, but not limited to Kindle, Nook, tablets, and iPads and imparting this knowledge to customers of all ages

　　Ability to train/coach patrons in the use of technology

　　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.

　　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!)​​

　　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!