Librarian - Outreach

Charlotte, County of (FL); Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County seeks a Librarian to engage with the community, connect residents with library programs, and provide professional library services. The role involves outreach to schools, organizations, and individuals, along with reference, programming, and cataloging tasks.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS, has at least one year of customer service experience, and is adept at working with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• MLS required.
• One year of customer service experience preferred.
• Experience in libraries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services and information assistance to library patrons.
• Assist with programming, outreach, and community partnerships.
• Participate in collection development, cataloging, and acquisitions as needed.
• Support operational tasks and user education in library programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Relationship building

Prioritizing and organizing

Adaptability

Education

MLS (Master of Library Science)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you passionate about connecting people with resources, programs, and opportunities that make a difference? This Librarian position has a strong focus on community outreach, building relationships with local organizations, schools, community groups, and residents to expand awareness and access to library programs and services. In addition to outreach, this role performs professional library work that may include reference services, programming, collection development, cataloging, acquisitions, and other library functions. The ideal candidate is creative, approachable, and comfortable engaging with diverse audiences while using sound judgment and initiative to meet community needs. If you enjoy taking library services beyond the walls of the library and creating meaningful connections in the community.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree
  • Library Science (MLS)
• One (1) year work experience in customer service
• Preferred:
  • Experience working in libraries.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Maintain a valid driver's license.

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library work.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and techniques used in library classification and cataloging, and the ability to apply this knowledge to specific work assignments.
• Knowledge of reference methods, techniques, and sources used in library work.
• Knowledge of book selection standards and policies of the library system.
• Skills in use of standard office equipment and software applications including personal computer and microfilm viewer operations.
• Skill in proficient in internet searching techniques and use of electronic resources.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to learn and teach standard library tasks and routines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and library patrons; proficiency in providing positive customer service.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, hearing, talking, driving, crouching, seeing up close, standing, walking, seeing far away, finger movement, pulling, kneeling, repetitive motions, lifting, reaching, grasping, pushing. Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an Affirmitive Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.