Department of State Division of Library and Information Services

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This position is within the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services, State Library of Florida requiring an enthusiasm for customer service and a love of history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is professional work within the Division of Library and Information Services responsible for, including but not limited to, the following duties:

· Provides complex reference and research services as requested by state agency personnel and the general public. Provides complex online searches of multiple database services for bibliographic citations and full-text articles on subjects requested by patrons. Assists users in research directing their use of multiple sources and collections. Utilizes materials in all formats from all collections. Keeps appropriate statistics regarding the usage of collection.

· Responsible for maintenance of the Federal Documents Collection. Directs assigned staff in processing documents. Responsible for adding information to the catalog, and for claiming, weeding and binding of the collection. Responsible for reports, surveys and correspondence with the Government Printing Office. Serves as the State Data Center Coordinator for the U. S. Census Bureau.

· Schedules activities of the Reference Unit. Acts as the Ask-A-Librarian coordinator. Participates in proposal, development and implementation of policies and practices for the reference unit. Generates reports and statistical data for management decision making.

· Promotes the library and services through presentations, webinars, tours and other types of targeted communication and participates in area federal depository activities.

· Performs other related duties as required.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

· Annual and sick leave benefits

· Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year

· State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options

· Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Tuition waivers

· And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Six years of direct work experience or a master’s degree in library science, information studies or related field.

Preferences:

· A minimum of one (1) year of library experience.

· Experience providing reference and research services to library users.

· Experience working with state or federal documents.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Experience working with state or federal documents.

· Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of library and information science.

· Experience providing reference and research services to library users.

· Ability to evaluate and make recommendations about the selection of library material and equipment.

· Experience with a variety of computer applications.

· Ability to lift and process boxes of books that may weigh up to 20 pounds.

· Ability to bend and reach to shelve materials.

· Ability to push loaded book trucks.

How to Apply:

Submit application, cover letter and resume at https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-DOS-LIBRARIAN-SPECIALIST-45000972-FL-32301/1200596000/

Closing Date: 08/30/2024