[Web4lib] Job Posting: Reference Supervisor Postion Sarasota Florida

[andrea ginsky]

Join the team of an upbeat, progressive, public library in Sarasota, 
Florida. Selby Public Library is seeking an energetic, team-oriented 
Reference Section Supervisor with a strong public service commitment. Duties 
include management of a varied collection, reference service to a diverse 
population characteristic of a large public library in a busy urban setting, 
supervision of the Reference Section staff; and administration of library 
technology. Selby Library is the largest library in the Sarasota County 
Library System and caters to a diverse and growing community. The facility 
is spacious and modern and the staff is dynamic and dedicated to excellent 
public service.

Position Title: Supervisor - Librarian
Location: Community Services - Libraries - Selby Library
Position Number: 0393

This is a supervisory professional position that includes collaboration with 
the Library Manager to establish strategic plans, with emphasis on team 
development and daily operations.

Salary: $42,203.20 to $53,206.40

TYPES OF DUTIES:
35% - Administrative Duties - Collaborates with Library Manager, section 
teams and staff to establish goals and action; functions as Librarian in 
Charge in the absence of the Library Manager; interprets policies and 
procedures for staff and public; develops, implements and evaluates special 
projects, services and programs; networks with other agencies within the 
County, the community, and the library profession; prepares monthly 
statistical reports; chairs and/or participates in System-wide projects or 
service teams.

10% - Collection Development/Maintenance - Directly responsible for the 
developing, implementing and overseeing the selection guidelines for the 
section; monitors the quality of the reference, nonfiction, fiction, media, 
periodical and Federal Government Documents collection, in all formats; and 
manages the budget for these collections; assigns areas of collection 
responsibility to staff for selecting and deselecting of materials; 
coordinates special collection development projects; participates in 
System-wide Selection meetings and teams.

35% - Human Resources - Supervises the staff and daily operations of the 
Reference Section; manages scheduling of performance appraisals, 
participates as appraiser, and assists employees in creating Individual 
Development Plans; conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings and 
one-on-one meetings with each employee; maintains records of workshops and 
training for each employee; oversees staff scheduling, including Reference 
Desk, Ask a Librarian, and Roaming; interviews, hires, orients and trains 
reference staff; evaluates staffing needs for the Section.

10% - Technology/Equipment - Serves as primary contact for IT to manage 
technology needs; trouble-shoots equipment/software problems; recommends 
equipment purchases; serves as Site Coordinator for statewide Virtual 
Reference service, Ask a Librarian; coordinates with Library Administration 
on the development of the library website and implementation of new 
technologies.

10% - Reference Services/Patron Assistance - Directs the activities of the 
library’s reference/information services; advises and assists patrons in 
selecting, locating and utilizing library resources; provides answers to 
patrons’ questions, both ready reference and in-depth; instructs the pubic 
in the use of library and information resources; promotes the use of library 
resources through individual instruction, scheduled classes, tours, talks, 
etc. Other duties as assigned or required.

Required Experience:
A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited 
by the American Library Association AND three (3) years of experience in a 
professional library position, preferably in a public library. Experience in 
management and supervision is preferred.

Apply online using Sarasota County’s Paperless Applicant Tracking System
pats.sarasotacounty.org

View the Sarasota County Library System website
www.sclibs.net

Andrea Ginsky
Manager, Public Services
Sarasota County Library System

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