Librarian – Part-Time – Patron Services – Adults & Seniors

Minimum Education/Experience
Master's degree with training emphasis in library science or allied field, supplemented by 3 or more years of
experience and/or training involving library work (paid or volunteer), or any equivalent combination of related
education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential job functions. Students currently enrolled in an MLS or MLIS program are encouraged to apply. Preferences include experience with adult/senior populations, including Library collections, services and/or programming. Experience creating and presenting programming for adult and seniors. Experience with core library operations including patron services, materials recommendations, and interlibrary loan.
Minimum Abilities
Ability to think analytically. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely. Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise others. Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, volunteers, community agencies and the public. Ability to organize job duties and work independently. Ability to communicate confidently, articulately, and professionally verbally and in writing. Ability to multitask. Ability to use common software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Overdrive, etc.). Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to count change and handle money. Ability to place items in correct order (alphabetical, numerical, etc.). Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to work with and troubleshoot office machines (i.e. copier, fax machine, scanner, etc.). Ability to apply library policies and procedures. Ability to work as part of a team.

The City of Lighthouse Point is a Smoke Free/Drug Free Workplace. The City does not hire individuals who now use or have used tobacco products within the last twelve (12) months. Applicants offered employment will be required to satisfactorily complete a drug screen, a reference check, and may be subject to additional job-related testing and requirements. SFWP/DFWP/EOE/ADA
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.