Branch Librarian

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Yulee, FL 32097

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 101,501 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BE ) 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].

BE  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.

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,…