Employer
Sarasota County Government
Salary
$75,233.60 Annually
Location
Sarasota, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Libraries & Historical Resources
Closing Date
Continuous
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Join our team at the beautiful Gulf Gate Library! This location is part of our 10-branch library system and is heavily utilized, serving patrons and hosting intergenerational programs. As our Manager you'll play a key role in planning, budgeting, directing and supervising the operation of the branch. Benefits start within 60 days of hire. Take the next step in impacting our community - apply today!
About the Position
In this role, you will...
Administration
• Oversee daily library operations, including participating in budget and business plan development and administration, keeping records/reporting to indicate progress and for future planning.
• Develop, communicate, and implement strategic plans, and establish long and short-range goals for the branch library.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate special projects, services, and programs.
• Interpret policies and procedures for staff and the public.
• Evaluate building, equipment, and repair needs and work with various departments to address issues.
Communication
• Promote the value, mission, products, and services of the library throughout the community, encouraging the understanding and use of library programs, resources, and services.
• Work with library support groups such as the Friends of the Library, developing and maintaining community partnerships and networking with other agencies within the County, the community, and the library profession.
• Prepare and present oral, written, and visual presentations to groups.
Customer Service
• Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by both internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.
• Keep abreast of developments, new trends, and innovations in libraries.
• Assist the service desks and other sections as needed.
• Represent Sarasota County to library users.
• Participate in and/or facilitate trainings, community meetings, and activities of the Library Advisory Board, Friends, Alliance, Friends of the Library, etc.
Staff Development
• Evaluate staffing needs for the unit and interview and select candidates for hire.
• Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with each employee, monitoring and managing performance, including the administration of corrective action.
• Provide opportunities for continuing professional development of self and others, especially in acquiring relevant understanding and skills.
• Participate in cross-training in other sections
Collection Development/Maintenance
• Monitor the quality of materials collections for the branch, maintain awareness of library collections, and continually analyze and evaluate the collection based on changing community needs.
• Communicate changing collection needs to library administration and collection development staff.
• Maintain currency in library literature for awareness of trends in areas of new formats, methods of delivery, circulation models, new technologies, etc.
• Oversee the monitoring and expenditure of library budget.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Must be available 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. as schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution -and- Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a public library.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $75,233.60
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)