Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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This position directs the daily operations of assigned County Branch Library, interprets proper Library policies and provisions of Library services.  Maintains positive rapport with the public and other agencies to foster a positive Library image within the community.  Supervises assigned Library staff and volunteers. This position is not assigned by building or particular location and requires the flexibility to work at various library branches as assigned.  Requires evening and weekend work.

 

• Directs the daily operations of assigned County Branch Library, ensuring branch compliance with all applicable Library and County policies and procedures.
• Supervises duties of assigned Library staff and volunteers. Supervisory duties include scheduling personnel; instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline; reviews the work of subordinate staff for completeness and accuracy; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
• Collects patron resource requests.
• Determines optimal placement of shelves, displays, books, etc.
• Adds brief records, receives and processes periodicals; assists with weeding the collection.
• Prepare and present Time for Tots programs in cooperation with the Library Director as needed.
• Develops resource guides; instructs patrons in the use of Library resources and databases.
• Provides readers' advisory services to patrons; answers reference questions; assists Library patrons in using various resources and equipment of the Library, including the Internet; interprets Library policies and procedures to the public.
• Performs circulation duties. Checks books in and out; issues Library cards to patrons; places holds on books as requested.
• Issues and collects fines; accounts for and deposits all monies collected.
• Coordinates Library activities with local schools, community and special interest organizations, etc., as appropriate.
• Evaluates the Library collection and patrol resource requests, selects materials and requests purchases.
• Develops and presents bibliographic instruction programs.
• Participates in public relations efforts. Prepares news releases; gives presentations to various school, civic / community groups to promote reading and Library services/programs.
• Attends staff meetings as appropriate.
• Prepares and submits building maintenance work orders.
• Collects data for statistical reports as required; prepares and submits Library reports as required.
• Receives and forwards public inquiries and complaints regarding Library programs and services.
• Attends professional meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain knowledge of current theories and trends in Public Library operations and technology.
• Prepares and presents Adult Programs in cooperation with the Library Director.
• Prepares, processes and submits various documents, including monthly and annual reports, newspaper/media releases, publicity materials and various other reports, memos, correspondence, etc. as needed.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, which includes a computer, printer, scanner, microfilm/fiche, reader/printer, audio-visual equipment, bar code scanner, sensitizer/desensitizer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, subordinates, County employees, Library patrons, school personnel, volunteers/student and community service workers, vendors, professional peers and the general public of all ages.
• Assists at other branches as needed.
• Processes library donations.
• Shelves library materials as needed; empties book drops daily.
• Collects interlibrary loan requests.
• Balances cash register; prepares daily cash report.
• Opens/closes Library at appropriate times.

 

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

 

This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science supplemented by one (1) to two (2) years of professional experience in public libraries or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.

 

The hourly range for this position is $22.0416 – $33.5388. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

 

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.