Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottecountyfl/jobs/3452735/local-history-librarian

Salary: $42,848.00 Annually

General Summary & Essential Responsibilities

Performs professional library work in the application of technical skills and knowledge to a variety of library functions such as archives, cataloging, acquisitions, book selection, children and/or reference services.  Work may include providing leadership and instruction to a small staff engaged in work related to library activities.  Work requires the use of sound judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work methods in meeting public needs for library materials and services.  Work involves continuous public contact, requiring the exercise of considerable patience, tact, and diplomacy. 
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides exceptional customer service to library patrons and the public: greets visitors and directs to areas of library; provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees and procedures; resolves problems and/or complaints via all forms of communication.
• Assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information and assists patrons in the use of public access computers and internet.
• Participates in the selection, retention, and general development of library collections: reviews patron requests; makes recommendations and/or selects books for purchase; prepares order lists for purchase of library materials; and removes/weeds outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed.
• Develops and implements library programs: plans, organizes and conducts educational and cultural programs, book talks and other programs and events; visits County schools and recreation centers and attends special events to promote use of the library and literacy; and maintains records of program participation.
• Processes inter-library loan requests from patrons and other libraries: verifies and identifies requested materials; receives/processes borrowing requests and incoming material; and completes internal/external documentation.
• Instructs patrons in use of various library systems and resources, such as the Internet, Dewey Decimal system, indexes, databases, printers, software programs, network programs, etc.; provides guidance, direction and technical expertise.
• Conducts computer training classes for library staff and members of the public and prepares instructional materials.
• May plan, assign, schedule and review the work of a small team of employees and/or volunteers engaged in general library work.
• Prepares reports and maintains records relating to library activities.
• Performs original cataloging, oversees the cataloging format, and makes decisions pertaining to bibliographic data.
• Research, locate and provide information in response to public requests, programming and activities.
• May properly safeguard cultural assets and historical collection and make those assets available for research and study.
• May maintain environmental and storage conditions and supplies necessary to preserve cultural assets and historical collection.

Min. Education, Licenses and Certifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in library science is required.
• One (1) year of experience in libraries or a related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience.

 
Licenses and/or Certificates: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library work.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and techniques used in library classification and cataloging, and the ability to apply this knowledge to specific work assignments.
• Knowledge of reference methods, techniques, and sources used in library work.
• Knowledge of book selection standards and policies of the library system.
• Skills in use of standard office equipment and software applications including personal computer and microfilm viewer operations.
• Ability to learn and teach standard library tasks and routines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and library patrons; proficiency in providing positive customer service.
• Proficient in internet searching techniques and use of electronic resources.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.

Requisition No: 607123
Agency: Department of State
Working Title: DOS- ARCHIVIST SUPERVISOR II - SES - 45000696
Position Number: 45000696 

Salary:  $47,521.08 

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2022 

Apply here: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-DOS-ARCHIVIST-SUPERVISOR-II-SES-45000696-FL-32301/867324300/

Department of State

Archivist Supervisor- SES
Division of Library & Information Services
Bureau of Archives & Records Management

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in archives, records management, history, public history, or library or information science and at least two years of professional FTE experience in archival work; OR Bachelor's degree in archives, records management, history, public history, or library or information science and at least five years of professional FTE experience in archival work. Graduate Course work in history, public history, archives, or library or information science may substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours from an accredited college or university for a year of the required work experience; OR Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of professional FTE experience in archival work.  Graduate Course work in history, public history, archives, or library or information science may substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours from an accredited college or university for a year of the required work experience.

Preferences:

Certified Archivist: Master's degree in archives or records management; Bachelor's degree in archives or records management; Completed coursework or workshops in archives or records management outside of a completed degree or certification; At least two years FTE experience working in archives collections management, archival appraisal or archives reference in a formally-established archival program (e.g. municipal, county, state or national, historical society, university, corporate, etc.); At least two years FTE experience in providing technical assistance to municipal, county and state government agencies regarding archival issues; At least two years FTE experience working in Florida government..

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages State Archives acquisition and processing activities, including the identification, archival appraisal, and transfer of legal and physical custody of archival public records and historical manuscripts collections. Appraises the historical, legal, fiscal and administrative value and assesses the physical condition and preservation concerns of public records and manuscripts, including working with records analysis staff to develop records retention schedules and coordinating archival appraisal of records stored in the State Records Center. Recommends to and informs supervisors of needs, priorities and concerns regarding for State Archives collections.

Manages and documents Capital Post-Conviction Public Records Repository activities, including accessioning, processing, reproduction and delivery to counsel and courts of capital post-conviction public records.

Manages maintenance and upgrading of automated archival collections management system and coordinates section's automated systems planning with other sections.

Provides technical assistance and training to municipal, county and state government agencies about archival resources, managing historical records collections, and the care and use of records with extended or permanent retention. Responds to telephone, mail and email requests for information about the programs or activities of the section.

Supervises section employees and evaluates their work performance. Prepares reports and statistical summaries on work status, work statistics and accomplishments. Develops and maintains section procedures.

Performs other work related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of archival and records management methods, standards, practices and automated tools; Knowledge of Florida government, history and public records; Knowledge of historical research techniques and trends; Ability to catalog archival and manuscript materials using archival descriptive tools; Ability to supervise people; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;

Please visit Careers@USF to apply: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/.

Job Code/Title: 4372 / Coordinator Library Operations
Hiring Salary: $50,000
Job Opening Number: 30244
Posting End Date: 04/16/2022


POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is integral to developing, supporting, and facilitating research and curricular use of primary and secondary source materials within Special Collections' strategic collecting areas, with an emphasis on the Florida Environment and Natural History (FLENH) collections. Reporting to the Director of Special Collections, the Coordinator of Library Operations actively works to promote FLENH and other, relevant special collections through targeted efforts that emphasize the research and curricular values of these collections and that encourage faculty and student engagement with these resources. It is expected that this position will provide support for greater integration of these resources into undergraduate- and graduate-level courses through arrangement and description of archival, digital, and reformatted materials, working with faculty, staff, and administrators to actively build and enhance existing print and digital resources, facilitating instruction, and creating exhibits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates, conducts, or contributes to cataloging, archival processing, digitization, and metadata of print and digital resources in Special Collections, with an emphasis on FLENH collections.
• Coordinates assessment of FLENH collections by evaluating access, use, and research value of collections.
• Provides public service support through reference assistance and research consultations, with an emphasis on FLENH collections.
• Provides curriculum support through collaborative design of instruction sessions, creation and maintenance of physical and online exhibits, and targeted programming, with an emphasis on FLENH collections.
• Supervises students and interns engaged in relevant projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field with two years of work experience in a library. Appropriate college coursework may substitute for the required experience.

PREFERRED:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in conservation biology, environmental science, geoscience, or marine science. Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program. Demonstrated commitment to diversity in an academic environment, in a workplace setting, and/or in the community. Experience working with archival materials. Experience working with science-focused collections. Familiarity or experience with cataloguing and archival processing tools and online exhibit platforms including Ex Libris Alma, OCLC Connexion, MARCH, LCSH, ArchivesSpace, DACS, ArcGIS StoryMaps. Aptitude for learning new tools and technologies. 

USF Libraries Tampa Special Collections is hiring a Community Outreach Manager. A brief description is below.

Please visit Careers@USF to apply: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/.


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Job Code/Title: 1100 / Manager, Library Operations


Hiring Salary: $50,000

Salary Plan: Administrative


Job Opening Number: 30246


Posting End Date: 03/31/2022


POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is integral to strengthening relationships across the USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections community base, with an emphasis on existing and potential donors, existing and potential community partners, and USF students, instructors, and researchers. Reporting to the Director of Special Collections, the Manager, Library Operations will actively work in alignment with the Libraries' Associate Director of Development, Assistant Director of Communications & Marketing, and Special Collections librarians and staff to enhance and streamline communications with donors, reinvigorate and establish new community partnerships, and conduct activities--such as arrangement, description, digitization, exhibition, and instruction--that support greater integration of Special Collections resources into undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works collaboratively with the Director of Special Collections and the Associate Director of Development to streamline communications with established and potential donors. Attends donor relations meetings, participates in or leads donor-centered events and activities, and works with donors and others to assess donations for permanent retention.

Collaborates with the USF Libraries Marketing & Communications team to develop outreach campaigns focused on Special Collections' areas of strategic emphasis. Utilizes social media and other available outlets to disseminate relevant and timely information.

Provides research and instruction support through archival processing, cataloguing, digitization, metadata, exhibition, teaching, or consultation of/with print and digital resources in Special Collections.

Connects with existing USF Libraries Tampa - Special Collections partners to evaluate and revive agreements. Works with librarians and administrators to identify and establish new partnership opportunities.

Works with the Libraries Grant Production Team to identify grant opportunities and submit proposals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):

MINIMUM:

This position requires a high school diploma and six years of professional library experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute for the required experience.

PREFERRED:

Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations, advertising, English, rhetoric, or library science. Donor relations experience. Event planning experience. Demonstrated commitment to diversity in an academic environment, in a workplace setting, and/or in the community. Experience working in a library, special collections, or archives.

The Women in History Intern will work within the education department of the Orange County Regional History Center (OCRHC) to uncover and bring visibility to the important roles and contributions of women throughout Central Florida’s history. The intern must possess a strong interest in seeking valuable museum experience, researching diverse women’s stories, and engaging with the public. Projects will be guided by current staff priorities, preferences, and deadlines within the museum’s education department. Interns will be working onsite at the museum and directly with the public, including adults and children. This internship will offer a stipend of $2,400 to help defray the cost of living, in Orlando, Florida, and will be paid bi-weekly based on hours contributed.

HERstory: Women in History Internship – Orange County Regional History Center (thehistorycenter.org)