Department:

　　Libraries & Historical Resources

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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 Fruitville Public Library branch has an opportunity for a Youth Services Librarian. In this role you will coordinate Youth Services programs/projects, 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 evaluation of progress. This position starts out paying $52,936.00 and benefits begin within 60 days of hire! Apply today and know that your career leaves a lasting impact on multiple generations throughout Sarasota county.About the Position

　　In this role you will...

　　Present individual and group training programs for public and staff in the use of the library, its technology/equipment and resources.

　　Serve as a general reference in assisting customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referral to agencies outside the library.

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

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

　　Participate in presentations and the development of technology training and information literacy programs for both staff and patrons.

　　Plan and direct library programming for adults, young adults, and children, in coordination with other library professionals at the library and throughout the library system.

　　Assist in the planning and implementation of library makerspace technology at the library; assist in the creation, organization, and maintenance of library’s makerspace; and provide makerspace programming and instruction.

　　Collaborate with internal core services to manage operational issues, support community goals and form strategic partnerships.

　　Participate in business planning, staff planning, and budget development.

　　Assist and participate in the selection, supervision, and training of library staff and volunteers as needed.

　　Encourage staff and volunteers to use their individual talents creatively to address tasks.

　　Work Hours:

　　Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

　　Monday - Sunday, 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 (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

　　Above average customer service skills, ability to multitask, ability to adapt to various and changing duties as required.

　　Skill in operating library technologies of all sorts. 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 Range: $52,936.00 - $ 55,016.00

　　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!