Librarian I​/II - Adult Services - Daytona Regional Library

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Librarian I/II for the Daytona Beach Regional Library. This position is in the adult services area and is primarily responsible for providing reference services, assisting library users at the public access computers, collection development, and maintenance, as well as adult programming and instruction. This position will have primary responsibility for the Genealogy area. We will be looking for someone with an aptitude or experience in providing local history/genealogy services.

Front-line, entry-level professional work in specialized areas of a regional or full-service library or independent work operating a small community branch.

Front-line professional work in Adult Services, Youth Services, Teen Services, or Circulation areas of a regional or full-service library or independent work operating a small, community branch or work cataloging at the Library Support Center.

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• If applicable, must attach a copy of Master’s degree/transcript in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.

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These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Creates excellent customer experiences by providing an inviting atmosphere for library users, making library users feel welcome, and providing positive and memorable library experiences.
• Maintains good internal communications and strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors regarding building, staff, service, and security issues.
• May train, supervise, schedule, and review the performance of subordinate staff, student workers, and/or volunteers.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, supports, plans, promotes, and executes in‑house or virtual programs and/or outreach events for children, teens, families, and/or adults to achieve library objectives.
• Provides prompt, courteous, transactional, and direct assistance to library users via face‑to‑face, service desks, telephone, virtual, and/or electronic service options.
• Provides reference and reader’s advisory for library users.
• Keeps abreast of new materials, demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of library materials, and encourages the use of materials and services through book talks, displays, reading lists, posters, social media posts, and other promotional tools.
• Establishes and instructs community members on the library resources and technology.
• Answers basic to complex computer and e‑reader questions.
• Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules and services.
• Supports and upholds county policies, library policies and the Library Code of Conduct.
• Assists with overseeing the processing, maintenance, and arrangement of collections, including shelf‑reading, shelving, weeding, and other collection management tasks as directed.
• Explains or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files, print and media collections, databases, the Internet, etc.
• Supports the day‑to‑day operation of an assigned section or branch and is cross‑trained in all areas of their assignment as directed.
• Promotes print and computer literacy for children, teens, and/or adults.
• Uses the integrated library system, online databases, the Internet, electronic catalog, and may assist with maintenance of library equipment, software, or hardware.
• May be responsible for reserving and managing the branch’s meeting room spaces.
• May perform independent work related to the overall operation of a community or neighborhood branch.
• May be responsible for daily and/or weekly money deposits.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Attends workshops, webinars, seminars, and conferences as required.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Performs work of all lower‑level library classifications and other duties as…