Librarian II

St. Pete Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The public library system seeks a skilled Librarian with an MLS (ALA-accredited) and at least five years of professional experience. The role includes coordinating reference services, overseeing library technologies, supervising staff and volunteers, and acting in the director's absence.

The position requires a flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends, strong data reporting, project leadership, and the ability to train staff on new hardware or software.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience is required.
• Preferred: Supervisory experience in a library setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader's advisory for the general public in-person and remotely.
• Maintains relations with the public by handling escalated complaints and feedback.
• Works on projects to develop and teach classes with emphasis on technology instruction.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Trains staff on new hardware or software and collaborates with City IT on library technologies.
• Manages Library Volunteer Program and participates in strategic planning and budget proposals.

Skills

Customer service

Data reporting

Technology training

Team leadership

Communication

Education

MLS in Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Library automation systems

Job description

Job Summary

Performs responsible professional work in the public library system. Includes coordination of full range of reference services and shared responsibility for Library technologies and digital services. Responsible for limited supervision over full-time and part-time personnel; manages a team of volunteers. Assumes oversight of daily operation in absence of Library Director. A Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years related professional experience is required.

This position will require working a flexible work schedule to include some evening and weekend assignments. This position reports to the Library Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader’s advisory for the general public in-person, and remotely using various technologies.
• Maintains excellent relations with the public by handling escalated customer complaints, customer feedback and customer suggestions.
• Works on projects as assigned to develop and teach classes with an emphasis on technology instruction and
• Assists in maintaining records; prepares reports.
• Evaluates, recommends, implements, and monitors hardware or software for public or for library staff which support digital t training
• Develops and presents library programs, classes, events, and relevant projects with a focus on information literacy and access, database instruction, employment skill development, financial literacy, access to government services, and self- learning opportunities for adults
• Shares responsibility for trouble-shooting and operational or software uploading/updates of all Library technologies; shares role of liaison with City IT.
• Shares responsibility for overall functionality of Library technologies and digital services
• Responsibilities for administrative leadership tasks such as preparation of performance evaluations, coaching, and may assist with recruiting and retention activities
• Trains library staff on new hardware or software
• Manages the Library Volunteer Program
• Serves assigned hours in all public service circulation functions, frontline technical assistance, reader’s advisory, and reference assistance
• Participates in strategic planning, policy development, and relevant budget proposals
• Represents Library on PPLC Special Interest Group(s) as assigned
• Leads special projects and performs additional tasks as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Must have a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, and
• A minimum of 5 years related professional experience.
• Preferred: Supervisory experience in a library setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern library operation; knowledge of library automated systems, software, and their applications and related technologies; general knowledge of full range of customer services and reference/user resources and techniques; ability to collect, analyze, and present data in useful reports; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons, coworkers, colleagues, officials, community residents, etc. Demonstrate resourcefulness in staying abreast of trends, patterns, innovation in Library-related operations, services, and facilities and envisioning local and regional application.

Physical Requirements:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Pay Grade: 119

Safety Sensitive? Yes Status: Exempt, MAPS