Librarian @ Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services Bureau of Library and Network Services, Fl

Posted by Leila Gibradze on

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of direct professional experience or a master’s degree in library science from an accredited program; OR  a combination of coursework and direct experience equivalent to six years of experience.
A minimum of one (1) year of library experience.

Preferences:

At least one year of cataloging experience.
At least one year of original cataloging experience.
Experience working with state and or federal documents.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs complex original and copy cataloging of library materials in all formats for the library’s collections using automated library systems.
Downloads, catalogs, and maintains electronic versions of state documents in library catalog.
Performs maintenance of bibliographic, serial, and authority records in library catalog for new and retrospective materials.
Processes materials and does serial check-ins for library collections.
Performs other related duties as required.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of rules and procedures for bibliographic control.
Knowledge of rules and principles for organizing, cataloging, maintaining, and providing access to library materials.
Knowledge of automated library systems and ability to work with a variety of computer applications.
Skilled in data entry, searching, and usage of computers.
Ability to perform extended data entry.
Ability to lift and process boxes of books that may weigh up to 20 pounds, bend and reach to shelve materials, climb, and descend stairs.
Willingness to push loaded book trucks.

 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:  A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

 

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov