Receives requests for information. Assists citizens with in-person, telephone, and online inquiries. Resolves questions and problems. Provides reference and readers advisory services to children, teens, and adults. Provides bibliographic instruction, including the automated library system and all other technologies, to patrons, volunteers, and visiting groups. Consults and works with branch manager on hiring, training, directing, and evaluating work of branch staff. May serve as lead supervisor in branch manager's absence or as directed. Develops and implements library programming and outreach for children and teens. Coordinates with schools and other agencies to provide in-library tours. Assists with collection development by recommending titles, authors, subjects, and genres. Performs collection management functions per established guidelines. Designs and presents storytimes and book talks in the library and in outreach locations, including schools, daycare centers, parks and recreation centers, and other agencies. Coordinates the Summer Reading Program and teen volunteer program. Maintains records and statistics. Participates in training and continuing education. Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Job requires extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and reaching. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess a Master's Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association or must be in last semester and receive degree within six (6) months. One (1) year of library experience preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. 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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
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