Librarian - Library Services Department

ESCAMBIA COUNTY; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Escambia County is seeking a professional Librarian for supervisory library work across multiple functions, including cataloging, reference services, and program coordination. The role involves planning and reviewing work of staff, teaching patrons, and maintaining library operations with autonomy within established policies.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in Library Science and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college with a Master's degree in Library Science.
• Possession of a driver's license for equipment operated and required licenses.
• Experience supervising library staff or operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers and researches questions asked by patrons in person or by phone.
• Teaches patrons how to use the library catalog and other resources.
• Conducts story hours for children.
• Reviews and selects materials for the collection.
• Writes short public announcements for local media.
• Catalogs books and prepares bibliographies.
• Plans and reviews work of subordinate staff.
• Trains staff in library procedures.
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public service

Patron instruction

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Card catalog system

Indexes

Microfilm readers

Job description

• Location 221 PALAFOX PLACE,SUITE 140,Pensacola, FL, 32502,United States
• Base Pay $22.88 - $28.60 / Year
• Job Category Librarian, Library
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others Yes

**CLOSE DATE: September 16, 2026**

This is professional and supervisory library work in various phases of library activities and operations.

An employee in this class may serve as a Children's Librarian, Reference Librarian, Audio-Visual Librarian, Circulation Librarian or Cataloger. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, coordinating, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinate employees. Work is performed within the framework of established library policies and procedures, but the employee has considerable latitude for exercise of judgment and improvisation of methods. Work is evaluated upon completion by the Library.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Answers and researches questions asked by patrons on the telephone or in person

Teaches patrons how to use the card catalog, indexes, microfilm readers, etc.

Conducts story hours for children

Reviews and selects materials

Writes short public announcements for newspapers, radio, and television stations

Catalogs books

Prepares bibliographies and specialized reading lists

Plans, assigns, and reviews work of subordinate employees

Trains and instructs subordinates in the proper procedures

Maintains routine records; prepares reports

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience:

Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college with a Master's degree in Library Science, Library Information Science, Information Science, and Science in Information. Y our degree will be required as part of your application.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.