Department:

Libraries and Historical Resources

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Are you passionate about giving back to the community and want to take on a professional role within Sarasota County Libraries? Our Elsie Quirk Library branch has an opportunity for a Youth Services Librarian. In this role, you will coordinate Youth Services programs/projects for youth ages 0-18 with a focus on Children (Birth to 11), their families, and early literacy. Other responsibilities include providing customer service, acting as Person in Charge of the Facilities at times, and coordinating collections. While the primary focus will be leadership in Youth Services, the librarian will also work with youth and adults in intergenerational programming. In the team environment, employees will participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, contribute to decision-making, and evaluate progress. This position starts out paying $58,947.20, and benefits begin within 60 days of hire! Apply today and know that your career leaves a lasting impact throughout the county.

About the Position

This position focuses on early literacy and young children. Examples of job responsibilities can include:

• Present individual and group training programs for the public and staff in the use of the library, its technology/equipment, and resources. 

• Serve as a general reference in assisting customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referral to agencies outside the library. 

• Assist, lead, develop, implement, and/or evaluate special projects, services, and library programs. 

• Maintain awareness of literature related to current best practices and future trends. 

• Participate in presentations and the development of technology training and information literacy programs for both staff and patrons. 

• Plan and direct library programming for adults, young adults, and children, in coordination with other library professionals at the library and throughout the library system. 

• Initiate, design, facilitate, and evaluate education and literacy programs; collaborating on activities and programs related to identified branch and community goals with an emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

• Assist in the planning and implementation of library makerspace technology at the library; assist in the creation, organization, and maintenance of the library’s makerspace; and provide makerspace programming and instruction. 

• Collaborate with internal core services to manage operational issues, support community goals, and form strategic partnerships. 

• Participate in business planning, staff planning, and budget development. 

• Assist and participate in the selection, supervision, and training of library staff and volunteers as needed. 

• Encourage staff and volunteers to use their individual talents creatively to address tasks. 

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Science Professionals (CILIP).

• - OR - Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in an MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain an MLS/MLIS within twelve months of hire.

• Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience in a library environment.
• Skill in using various electronic devices, including, but not limited to, Kindle, Nook, tablets, and iPads, and imparting this knowledge to customers of all ages.
• Ability to train/coach patrons in the use of technology.

• Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $58,947.20 annually.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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