Broward County
Library Specialist, Senior Full Time
Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Library Specialist, Senior
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Library Specialist, Senior. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment for a different location within the library system. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.The purpose of this position is to provide direct public assistance to customers, including: identifying the needs of customers, obtaining library materials, supporting Circulation or Information Team Services, coordinating volunteers and participating in outreach activities, enforcing the customer code of conduct, identifying and reporting equipment concerns, and may serve as a member of the Floating Team supporting multiple library locations system-wide. The Library Specialist, Senior also serves as supervisor in charge of a branch (as needed) which entails: opening and closing the facility, preparing incident reports, addressing serious customer code of conduct violations and responding to emergencies as appropriate.Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years of library operations and processes experience or experience relevant to area of assignment; including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.Preferences
Associate's Degree or 2 years of higher level education from an accredited college and or universityBachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college and or universityTwo (2) years or more of experience with an Integrated library system (i.e., SirisiDynix Symphony)Two (2) years lead worker/supervisory experience/supervisor in charge (SIC)Two (2) years cash handling experienceTwo (2) years of Microsoft Office Suite experienceSix (6) months of project planning experienceProficient knowledge of Anglo-African Cataloging Rules, Revised (AACR2), Library of Congress Subject Headings and Resource Description and Access (RDA)Two (2) or more years experience creating original as well as copy bibliographic records for monographs, non-print materials and digital resourcesDuties and Responsibilities
Supervises the work of subordinate library employees, verifying that tasks are completed as assigned; schedules staff and reschedules assignments to cover absences and other branch staffing needs; verifies and corrects timesheets as needed; records staff's leave usage; and coordinates volunteer worker activities in order to supplement staffing levels.Works at the circulation desk providing service to library customers; assists with returning and charging of materials, issues new library cards, gives library services orientation and handles Point of Sale transactions; provides service to customers with account problems and provides resolutions.Trains, supervises, counsels and evaluates the paraprofessional and clerical staff; recruits, trains and supervises volunteers and community service workers; completes staff performance appraisals, addresses deficiencies and sets goals to enable employees to meet expectations.Provides customer service at reference/information desk providing customers with basic information, location of library materials and assistance in the use of computer and other library equipment.Monitors/performs all aspects of cash handling which includes counting cash receipts, preparing deposit amounts for courier pickup, generating and submitting daily cash report; reviews work to confirm that staff are in compliance with Broward County policy and procedure regarding cash handling as well as data entry.Prepares and reviews reports and evaluations; assists in continually reviewing and suggesting revisions to the policies and procedures of the Broward County Library Division. Interprets policies and procedures to staff and public.Participates, as assigned, in system-wide meetings, special projects, committees, and shares information with staff. In collaboration with Community Library Manager and Assistant Branch Manager, serves as a member of the management team of the library.Ensures the safety of library customers by reporting behavior violations and contacting appropriate authorities regarding health, safety issues or atypical behaviors.Prepares a variety of correspondence, notifications, forms and related documents in order to communicate information to staff and the public, collects usage statistics and prepares reports as required.Updates the library catalog database to ensure that records are accurate; removes damaged or lost items from the library catalog database as applicable; contacts customers and adjusts their records to reflect damage inflicted upon library materials; assists in processing materials donated by the public, including processing daily monies collected by the Friends' of the Library volunteer organization.Performs related work as assigned.
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Library Specialist, Senior. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment for a different location within the library system. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.The purpose of this position is to provide direct public assistance to customers, including: identifying the needs of customers, obtaining library materials, supporting Circulation or Information Team Services, coordinating volunteers and participating in outreach activities, enforcing the customer code of conduct, identifying and reporting equipment concerns, and may serve as a member of the Floating Team supporting multiple library locations system-wide. The Library Specialist, Senior also serves as supervisor in charge of a branch (as needed) which entails: opening and closing the facility, preparing incident reports, addressing serious customer code of conduct violations and responding to emergencies as appropriate.Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years of library operations and processes experience or experience relevant to area of assignment; including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.Preferences
Associate's Degree or 2 years of higher level education from an accredited college and or universityBachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college and or universityTwo (2) years or more of experience with an Integrated library system (i.e., SirisiDynix Symphony)Two (2) years lead worker/supervisory experience/supervisor in charge (SIC)Two (2) years cash handling experienceTwo (2) years of Microsoft Office Suite experienceSix (6) months of project planning experienceProficient knowledge of Anglo-African Cataloging Rules, Revised (AACR2), Library of Congress Subject Headings and Resource Description and Access (RDA)Two (2) or more years experience creating original as well as copy bibliographic records for monographs, non-print materials and digital resourcesDuties and Responsibilities
Supervises the work of subordinate library employees, verifying that tasks are completed as assigned; schedules staff and reschedules assignments to cover absences and other branch staffing needs; verifies and corrects timesheets as needed; records staff's leave usage; and coordinates volunteer worker activities in order to supplement staffing levels.Works at the circulation desk providing service to library customers; assists with returning and charging of materials, issues new library cards, gives library services orientation and handles Point of Sale transactions; provides service to customers with account problems and provides resolutions.Trains, supervises, counsels and evaluates the paraprofessional and clerical staff; recruits, trains and supervises volunteers and community service workers; completes staff performance appraisals, addresses deficiencies and sets goals to enable employees to meet expectations.Provides customer service at reference/information desk providing customers with basic information, location of library materials and assistance in the use of computer and other library equipment.Monitors/performs all aspects of cash handling which includes counting cash receipts, preparing deposit amounts for courier pickup, generating and submitting daily cash report; reviews work to confirm that staff are in compliance with Broward County policy and procedure regarding cash handling as well as data entry.Prepares and reviews reports and evaluations; assists in continually reviewing and suggesting revisions to the policies and procedures of the Broward County Library Division. Interprets policies and procedures to staff and public.Participates, as assigned, in system-wide meetings, special projects, committees, and shares information with staff. In collaboration with Community Library Manager and Assistant Branch Manager, serves as a member of the management team of the library.Ensures the safety of library customers by reporting behavior violations and contacting appropriate authorities regarding health, safety issues or atypical behaviors.Prepares a variety of correspondence, notifications, forms and related documents in order to communicate information to staff and the public, collects usage statistics and prepares reports as required.Updates the library catalog database to ensure that records are accurate; removes damaged or lost items from the library catalog database as applicable; contacts customers and adjusts their records to reflect damage inflicted upon library materials; assists in processing materials donated by the public, including processing daily monies collected by the Friends' of the Library volunteer organization.Performs related work as assigned.
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