Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00012
Department: Library
Opening Date: 10/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description

ENTRY SALARY: $51,077.75
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Under general direction, the Librarian I assists library patrons with library resources, provides cataloguing expertise, and provides excellent customer service. Facilitates programs, assists in collection development, provides purchase suggestions, codes and catalogs materials, and promotes the library services to the community.
This advertisement is for a full-time Librarian I in Technical Services (Cataloging). We are currently recruiting candidates who have hands-on experience in or knowledge of cataloging.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engages, assists, and guides patrons at the library reference desk; researches and responds to technical or reference inquiries, demonstrates use of library catalog, answers questions, directs patrons to appropriate shelves, and monitors customer activity in the library.
  
• Supports and ensures the delivery of high-quality customer service; assists in the training of library personnel and volunteers, resolves conflict, delegates volunteer work, and ensures daily duties are completed.
  
• Researches, develops, and organizes various adult and youth programs; performs outreach projects to community partners to promote library services; develops communications, manages social media outlets, and disburses consistent relevant content and news.

• Facilitates and assists department staff and personnel in the implementation of innovative technologies and customer tools; catalogs, classifies, maintains, and updates the library collection on a regular basis.
  
• Assists with the implementation of ongoing library services, programs, marketing, and distribution of information; ensures updates to programs, referencing, cataloging, digital resources, and specialty services; conducts various other programming activities for all ages.
  
• Contributes to Library collection development; weeding of materials, assists with new collection suggestions, and performs ordering and follow up tasks.
  
• Maintains and monitors the facility to ensure a clean, attractive, accessible, and welcoming space; ensures library is prepared for all performances, events, and other community projects.
  
• Attends and contributes to numerous weekly, monthly, and annual meetings and serves on various committees; understands and communicates the service area needs to ensure the Library is supporting the community in the best ways possible.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses , Certifications , and Equipment :
A valid State driver's license is required.
Master's in Library Science, Master's in Library & Information Sciences, or Master's in related field is required.
Education and Experience:
Master's Degree in Library Science, Library & Information Sciences, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -

• Principles of library management including cataloging and integrated library systems
  
• Public library systems, services, and programs
  
• Communications, trends, social media, marketing, and technology
  
• Computer skills including design programs and spreadsheets
  
• Library policies and procedures

• Research techniques, sources, and availability of information
  
• Reporting methods and data delivery
  
• Project management
  
• Personnel and volunteer supervision and management
  
• Customer service principles

Skill in -

• Performing contemporary library programs and services including social media
  
• Cataloguing and referencing all library materials
  
• Establishing and maintaining strong and professional relationships
  
• Coordinating and organizing library programs and services
  
• Personnel Management and exceptional customer service

• Managing lower level staff and ensuring professional delivery of library services
  
• Operating a computer, related software, and various library systems
  
• Conflict resolution

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives •100% employee health care coverage •Option for dependent health care •Life Insurance •Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan •Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan •Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans •Competitive Salaries •Tuition assistance •Training and development opportunities •Travel compensation •Military leave •Bereavement leave •Discount coupons •Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Competitive hourly rates •Flexible schedules •Training and development opportunities •Discount coupons •Service and employee recognition awards
SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

02

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

03

Do you possess a Master's Degree in Library Science, Library & Information Sciences, or in a related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question