Job Description
Join our award-winning library system as a Senior Library Assistant and elevate your career in information management. We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development stipends. This high-paying role combines traditional library duties with innovative community engagement initiatives in St. Petersburg's vibrant cultural district. Enjoy a modern work environment with flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement within our 15-branch network.
Responsibilities
- Manage digital and physical collections using advanced cataloging systems (OCLC, MARC)
- Lead reference services for diverse patrons including researchers, students, and business professionals
- Develop and execute community outreach programs targeting underserved populations
- Train and supervise junior staff and volunteers in circulation and reference procedures
- Oversee interlibrary loan operations and resource sharing networks
- Implement digital literacy workshops and technology access initiatives
- Collaborate with city officials on grant-funded literacy projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field (MLS preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of progressive library experience with supervisory duties
- Advanced proficiency in integrated library systems (ILS) and metadata management
- Expertise in research methodologies and specialized information retrieval
- Valid Florida driver's license for inter-branch resource transportation
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish highly desirable
- Proven experience developing grant proposals and managing budgets
- Certification in digital preservation or archival science preferred