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*INTERN LEVEL*
NATURE OF WORK This is entry level administrative work which provides the opportunity for employees of the Miami-Dade County Public Library System to receive professional training. Assignments serve to offer practical experience, professional development and promotional opportunities within the Library System to employees fully accepted into an ALA accredited Master's of Library Science degree program and registered for classes. Emphasis is placed on assisting participants to become accustomed with the requirements of the Master's in Library Science degree to include assisting with assignments and developing skills and work site duties and responsibilities. Supervision is received from a senior staff member. Guidance is received from a Mentor, who serves as a resource to help the participant with professional development issues and training of professional level duties at the assigned worksite. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Applies study habits and developing skills to meet the academic requirements of the Master's of Library Science.
Applies academic knowledge to the routine operations of public library work.
Assists with reference activities including researching and providing patrons with documented answers to reference questions. Assists with analyzing collection development needs. Assists with the proper maintenance of library materials and equipment in an assigned library area. Maintains an awareness of current library issues and trends by reading professional and related literature and attending workshops, conferences and courses. Assists with classifying, cataloging and ordering library materials. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Considerable knowledge of library policies and procedures, methods and techniques. Considerable knowledge of library reference materials and tools of research. Knowledge of information technology. Knowledge of general rules and regulations of the public library system. Knowledge of library circulation procedures and cataloging rules. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of customer service principles and techniques. Knowledge of databases and other searching skills. Ability to assist others in various phases of library work. Ability to perform complex reference activities in a public library system. Ability to handle simple monetary transactions. Ability to make decisions in accordance with library policies and procedures. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with a diverse public. Ability to comprehend and apply technical library theory. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with library patrons, employees and supervisors. Ability to effectively express ideas and information, verbally and in writing. Ability to assist with the use of the internet, emails and other computer programs. Ability to prepare written reports. *TRAINEE & LIBRARIAN LEVEL* NATURE OF WORK This is entry-level professional library work in a variety of phases of library operations. Employees in this classification are responsible for the application of professional library principles and practices to various assignments in library operations. Responsibilities include assisting the public in the use of information technology, performing complex reference activities, analyzing collection development needs, and continuous familiarization with the library's resources and developments in the profession. Supervision may be exercised over a staff of clerical, para-professional or technical employees. Supervision is received from a higher level Librarian who assigns duties and reviews work for satisfactory performance. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Performs complex reference activities including researching and providing patrons with documented answers to reference questions; instructs patrons in the use of bibliographic materials and information technology; assists patrons in the selection of library materials; performs specialized library programming; resolves patron problems concerning library or County policies. Analyzes collection development needs, oversees the selection of materials, prepares bibliographies and provides reader's advisory and reference services for assigned areas of responsibility. Exercises responsibility for the proper maintenance of library materials and equipment in an assigned library area. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of para-professional, clerical, technical and volunteer workers engaged in a variety of library activities. Maintains an awareness of current library issues and trends by reading professional and related literature and attending workshops, conferences and courses. Classifies, catalogs and orders library materials. Performs related lower level work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Considerable knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and practices. Knowledge of library reference materials and tools of research. Knowledge of library automation systems and applications. Some knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Knowledge of customer service principles and techniques. Ability to comprehend and apply technical library theory. Ability to perform effective library reference, reader's advisory duties and other professional level library work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with library patrons, employees and supervisors. Ability to effectively express ideas and information, verbally and in writing. Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. Ability to maintain fiscal and administrative records. Ability to prepare written reports. Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties. |
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Recruitment Notes
Special Collections & Archives is a growing department that works with rare and historic materials related to the histories of Florida and Cuba, and South Florida visual and performing art.Its collections include the 16mm Film Collection,Helen Muir Florida Collection,Cuban Rare Books and Ephemera,The Vasari Project,Genealogy, and the MDPLS Rare and Antiquarian Book Collection. Work within the department is related to digital curation, exhibition development,genealogy research,historical investigation, archival processing,and library collections development.The ideal candidate is driven,curious,and interested in helping preserve, maintain, and grow community support and engagement with the public library.Experience in preservation and handling of cultural heritage materials, reference,cataloging, managerial experience,and curatorial work with strong attention to detail is sought and highly desired in this position.
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