Youth Services Librarian - North Port Public Library

Libraries & Historical ResourcesSarasota County libraries are not just about the books. Our award-winning library system (10 branches, historical resources, and a new mobile library coming soon!) offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture. In addition to books, videos, digital resources and more, plentiful public meeting spaces provide places to meet neighbors and elected officials and explore their myriad connections to each other and their neighborhoods.

• Presents individual and group training programs for public and staff in the use of the library, its technology and equipment, and its resources.
• General reference service in assisting customers by locating answers to questions, including Interlibrary Loan services and referral to agencies outside the library.

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

• Participates in presentation and development of technology training and information literacy programs for staff and patrons.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of library makerspace technology at the library; assist in the creation, organization, and maintenance of library’s makerspace; and provide makerspace programming and instruction.
• Plans and directs library programming for adults, young adults, and children, in coordination with other library professionals at the library and throughout the library system.

• Assists, leads, develops, implements, and/or evaluates special projects, services, and library programs.
• Collaborates with internal core services to manage operational issues, support community goals and form strategic partnerships.
• Participates in business planning, staff planning, and budget development.

• Assists and participates in selection and training of other library staff and volunteers as needed.
• Participates in training and supervision of new staff and volunteers. Encourages staff and volunteers to use their individual talents creatively to address tasks.

• 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 12 months of hire

• One year of experience in a library environment.

Regular (Budgeted)

• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• 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!
• 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!)