• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, nights, and
  weekends
• Master's degree or higher in Education or related field that is separate but relevant fromthe Minimum Qualifications
• ALA Leadership Institute Certificate
• Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute Certificate
• Post Master Certificate in Librarianship
• Certificate in Library Leadership and Management
• 1 year Grants Writing Experience
• 1 year Project Management Experience

General Description:
Supervises the performance of and performs library services, providing customer service to library patrons.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Provides answers to reference questions, helps customers with computer issues, and provides answers to phone questions at the circulation desk.

Trains, counsels and evaluates assigned staff, including other librarians, volunteers, audio-video (AV) and computer center staff; writes and revises job descriptions, processes paperwork, ensures mandatory trainings are completed; creates the weekly master schedule for the library and the reference desk schedule; coordinates work schedules and leave requests for the department; assigns and assists with duties and tasks as needed.

Serves as Supervisor in Charge (SIC) of library building as scheduled (several times weekly); opens and closes the library; implements the library code of conduct as needed and enters information into the security log; is responsible for the safety of the building and its patrons; if emergencies arise, the SIC handles the emergency and works closely with the security guards; completes corresponding paperwork as required.

Assesses the print, audio, and video collections frequently to ensure that the library is responsive to customers' demands for updated and relevant materials; orders replacement books for regional branch and cluster libraries, manages catalog changes and weeding.

Initiates, plans and presents diverse and creative programs for adults, teens and children alike, including story time, technology classes and other activities that support emergent literacy and creativity; prepares for and conducts the monthly book discussion.

Stays abreast of contemporary issues, trends, and technology in the library profession by attending workshops and professional meetings and reading current literature.

Prepares booklists, bookmarks, website information, and promotional literature; prepares book displays, promotional flyers, signs and bibliographies; prepares and issues public relations materials and press releases promoting library services and events via print and electronic media; develops library outreach programs for non-users and underserved in the community to garner interest in using the library; prepares statistics and narrative reports, and creates other professional communications as needed.

Maintains an attractive and stimulating environment in the children's and young adult departments; creates displays to promote use of library resources; arranges and prepares for two monthly art displays.

Conducts staff meetings and training sessions for staff; provides progress updates to supervisor on work in various areas of responsibility primarily via email and a monthly report, with occasional meetings and reports as warranted or requested.

Handles unplanned occurrences (often with short deadlines) requiring attention and possible problem solving work, these are outside of normal routine or goals and may require allocation of significant time to handle.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

County Core Competencies

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.