Senior Librarian – Youth Services, Lee County Library System, Fort Myers, Florida

Posted April 21, 2021

Description:

Description

Lee County Library System, a dynamic, forward thinking organization, is offering enthusiastic, community-minded candidates the opportunity to become a part of the team at the South County Regional Library. As Senior Librarian, Youth Services you will have a positive impact on our community and help shape the future by providing programs and other library services to children and families. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enthusiastically embraces public library service and demonstrates a positive attitude, good judgement, and a commitment to teamwork. This position is directly responsible for supervising a staff of 2.

The South County Regional Library is located in a rapidly growing area of Lee County that serves a diverse population. The library moved to its current facility in 1996 and is scheduled for an upgrade and redesign.

The expected hiring range for this position is: $46,833.02 – $59,000.24. Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise staff and volunteers and coordinate workflow for effective service delivery.
Use considerable independent judgment and initiative along with established policies and procedures to assure a competent staff and high quality service to the public.
Provide stellar customer service by assisting patrons of all ages using Library resources and services, including computers, electronic resources, reference and readers’ advisory.
Demonstrate a proficiency in readers’ advisory to children and teens.
Oversee a regular schedule of collection maintenance and promotion of the children’s and teen’s collections through selection, weeding, and displays.
Participate in branch specific and system-wide committees as assigned.
Present tours and programs for school and community groups visiting the library.
Provide technology training to staff and patrons.
May be in charge of the library for specific days or shifts.
Explain and administer library policies and procedures.
Actively seek and participate in professional development opportunities and stay abreast of emerging technology and trends.
Communicate and work effectively and tactfully with co-workers, sharing information and working cohesively as a team.
Interact productively with staff from library administration, library processing, and other branches. Coordinate a variety of programming and activities to encourage positive use of the library by children and teens.
Plan and present programs and activities for children and teens at the library and at outreach locations.
Develop and maintain communication and contacts with nearby primary and secondary schools and community organizations that serve children and teens.
Relate positively to a diverse population, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and assist the public directly as an active member of the public service team at the branch.
Work effectively with the Library Friends group and other community groups.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association and two years of progressively responsible experience as a professional librarian.
Prefer three year(s) related library experience.
Prefer two year(s) supervisory experience.
Experience with planning and presenting programs to children and teens is preferred.
Prefer experience and/or education related to children’s and teen’s literature and programming.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

Spanish speaking is a plus.
Exceptional communication skills is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership or management experience and the ability to work independently is preferred. Ability to deliver an exemplary customer experience is preferred.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team is preferred.
Ability to learn and adopt new and emerging technologies is preferred.
Ability to analyze the needs of the community and to plan, develop and conduct appropriate programs for targeted groups is preferred.
Ability to engage community partners in the promotion of library programs is preferred.
Must have knowledge of current professional public library principles, methods, and practices, relevant computer applications, literature for various ages, and have the ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
Ability to relate positively to a diverse population, including children, teens, and speakers of languages other than English.
Ability to bend, stretch, sit and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 lbs.
Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as cash registers, computers, photocopiers, self-check machines, assistive devices and automation equipment.
The County may require employees to make either a temporary, or long-term, permanent transfer to another library location to accommodate the organization’s business needs.
This position requires 80 Hours Bi-Weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency as needed. During an Emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment.

How to apply:

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