SALARY: $21.38 /Hour
OPENING DATE: 09/16/13
CLOSING DATE: 09/29/13 11:59 PM
Applicants: Please attach a resume and cover letter to the application.
**Job Search has been extended; previous applicants do not need to resubmit their application.**
The purpose of this classification is to perform mid-level professional library work, including supervision of daily subdivision operations; participation in the planning and implementation process; monitoring of library service programs; assisting patrons; selecting and recommending materials for collection; determining patron informational needs; searching electronic databases; and creating reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provides telephone service by answering questions dealing with programs, services and the collection.
Uses the Internet and other electronic resource databases to access/retrieve information; advises and instructs patrons in the use of the Internet and other electronic databases.
Advises individuals seeking information.
Librarians assigned to the children’s services program perform the following additional duties: Compiles statistical reports for variety of library services. Dispenses appropriate information to management. Monitor social media, contributing as appropriate. Participates in the goal setting, planning and budgeting process; participates in the planning, development and design for displays and exhibits. Plans, coordinates and implements library programs. Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processes employee concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines and completes employee performance appraisals; monitors and evaluates volunteer program; trains volunteers; and monitors and coordinates staff for seasonal programming. Develops, evaluates and monitors library materials for collection; reviews and recommends books and non-book selections for collection based upon national and local collection development standards. Creates and implements age-appropriate programming for children ages 0-12 years. Coordinates the Summer Reading program. Develops and maintains collections for Children’s Services. Plans, designs and implements marketing strategies for Children’s Services, including programming and informational tools. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Library and Information Science, from an ALA accredited university or college; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience involving professional library work (including children’s services). Requires knowledge of professional library principles, practicesand techniques, current literature, trends and developments in the field of library science appropriate to the area of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous public library experience. Previous employment experience working with children.
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to perform in a supervisory capacity.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.boynton-beach.org 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561)742-6275 Position #6-20-2013