(Full-time) Librarian

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Library
Division: LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
Bargaining Unit: N/A

This is an advanced professional library position with supervisory and managerial responsibility in a variety of library operations. Employees in this class are responsible for overseeing the operations of a specialized library department or facility. Responsibilities require supervising staff, implementing collection development policy, providing staff development and training. Position will require a variety of administrative duties. General supervision is received from a higher-level administrator who reviews work for achievement of desired goals and objectives. Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Serves as Manager of the department or services assigned.
Supervises and assumes responsibility for the operations and library facility.
Implements collection development policy.
Provides classes to the community.
Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate library staff engaged in a variety of library operations.
Provides staff development and training of supervised professionals, para-professionals, clerical, technical and promotional services.
Assists the public with the continuous familiarization of library resources and digital media.
Maintains websites and social media in the promotion of library programming and cultural events.
Creates presentations and delivers them to library groups, community agencies, and City officials as necessary.
Master's degree in Library Science or related program from an ALA accredited graduate school.
Three years of library experience in library service.
Graduate degree from ALA accredited MLS or MLIS program or related program
Experience of three years or more in post-graduate work in public library services.
Thorough knowledge of library principles, methods materials and practices.
Knowledge of library reference materials and tools of research.
Knowledge of library automation systems and applications.
Thorough knowledge of customer service and public relations principles and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of library department policies and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of digital library services and educational process to create, deliver and supervise innovative programming with excellent educational and economic impact.
Ability to make independent decisions concerning personnel, facility or patron problems.
Ability to maintain fiscal and administrative records and prepare reports.
Ability to effectively express ideas and information, verbally and in writing.
Ability to create and deliver presentations to the community and to the City administration and commission as needed.
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using a telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, sit, stand, hear.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, and copier.
Work is predominately indoors with some outreach and outdoor programming.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments, including the ability to ensure accurate and efficient completion of assignments.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of education, training and experience; medical evaluation; Preference will be given to certain veterans, spouses of veterans, or unmarried widows/widowers of veteran. Proof of veterans' eligibility must be provided at time of application EOE M/F/D/V. Applicants with disabilities who desire special accommodation MUST notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application. All applications must be submitted through the City of North Miami Beach's applicant portal hosted by Applications submitted elsewhere are not eligible for consideration.
The City of North Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible full-time employees which include annual leave, holiday pay, personal days, birthday, and sick leave as well as medical, life and short-term disability insurance. These supplemental questions are part of the application screening process and will be used to determine eligibility. Do you possess a Master's degree in Library Science (MLS), Library and Information Science (MLIS), or a related program from an ALA-accredited graduate school?
Do you have at least three (3) years of professional library experience?
Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working in public library services?
Do you have experience supervising professional, paraprofessional, clerical, or support staff?
Do you have experience implementing or administering collection development policies?
Do you have experience using an Integrated Library System (ILS), library automation system, or similar library management software?
Do you have experience maintaining administrative or fiscal records and preparing reports?
Are you available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as required?