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Salary : $46,443.44 Annually
Location : 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2025-06751
Department: PUBLIC LIBRARY
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
The Jacksonville Public Library Department is actively seeking two (2) Customer Experience Librarian - Youth.
This is professional work at the lead-worker level providing research and reference services, development and maintenance of collections, program development and presentation, reader's advisory, and outreach establishing community partnerships. Work will serve youth from 0 - 18 years of age and their families. Serve as person on duty as assigned. Work requires an understanding and application of Library Science and management theories, principles, and practices gained through an American Library Association accredited program or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience. May schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others. Work involves frequent contact with library customers, co-workers, volunteers, and others requiring skill in understanding people, sensitivity to varying points of view, and persuasiveness necessary to influence behavior, change an opinion, or resolve a situation. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by diversified procedures, because of changing priorities or different situations, employees have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within ones' known experiences. Work is performed in an office, library, or community environment to promote library services. Due to the nature of library operations, the employee may be required to work evenings and on weekends, and at various branch locations. The physical demands consist mainly of moving from one work location to another, sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and squatting and operates standard and library equipment on an ongoing basis. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds and push loaded book trucks weighing up to 50 pounds. Maintains appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds. The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, techniques, and/or policies, and the employee plans and organizes the work, determines their own priorities, and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and adherence to established procedures and policies.
Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
Examples of Work

• Performs all borrowing, information services, reader's advisory, reference duties performed in face-to-face, virtual and outreach settings.
• Designs, delivers, promotes, and facilitates programs, activities, and events in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Integrates literacy practices into customer interactions whenever possible to help develop literacy skills.
• Engages with customers to deliver youth services and connect customers to collections, programs, and other services in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
• Compiles data, prepares reports, may assist, and/or make oral presentations.
• Keeps abreast of research, trends, and changing technology as it relates to youth services and development and demonstrates proficiency in the Library Technical Competencies.
• Monitors and reviews budget appropriations and expenditures for assigned work activity.
• May schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others.
• Serves as person on duty as assigned.
• Participates in the interview process for the selection of new staff.
• Trains and instructs employees and volunteers regarding library policies, practices, and procedures.
• Actively seeks and utilizes feedback, ideas, and recommendations from staff, customers, and community members regarding library programs and services.
• Operates standard office and library equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, cash registers, copiers, fax machines, microfilm and microfiche equipment, and calculators.
• Required to work public service floor.
• Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Library Science theories, principles, and practices including classification systems.
• Knowledge of elementary and secondary school educational trends.
• Knowledge of child development and literacy skills.
• Knowledge of the Library's organization, operation, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of library procedures, techniques, and policies.
• Knowledge of library resource materials and reference sources.
• Ability to perform all borrowing, information services, reader's advisory, reference duties performed in face-to-face, virtual and outreach settings.
• Ability to design, deliver, promote, and facilitate programs, activities, and events in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Ability to engage with customers to deliver youth services and connect customers to collections, programs, and other services in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Ability to use computer databases including computerized catalog and circulation systems.
• Ability to interview and gather data.
• Ability to understand and apply Library Science theories, principles, and practices including classification systems.
• Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others.
• Ability to serve as person on duty as assigned.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to provide customer service in a library setting.
• Ability to review library materials and recommend purchases.
• Ability to develop, organize and conduct training sessions and workshops.
• Ability to compile and interpret statistical data.
• Ability to accept feedback and modify service delivery to better meet departmental and system goals.
• Ability to prioritize to achieve results within established deadlines.
• Ability to gather information from customers and effectively respond to their complaints and inquiries.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and to provide services in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.
• Ability to operate standard office and library equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, cash registers, copier, fax machine, microfilm and microfiche equipment and calculators.
• Depending on assignment, must have ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
OPEN REQUIREMENTS:

• A Masters' Degree from an accredited institution in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program OR
• Masters' degree in an unrelated field with two years of professional library experience OR
• Bachelors' degree with five years of professional library experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Depending on assignment, a valid driver's license may be required and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Depending on assignment, must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.
• Time spent as an E-Library Specialist will be counted the same as time in grade as a Customer Experience Associate.

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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $46,443.44 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

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Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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Which best describes your qualifications?

• Masters' Degree from an accredited institution in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program.
• Masters' degree in an unrelated field with at least two (2) years of professional library experience.
• Bachelors' degree with at least five (5) years of professional library experience.
• None of the above.

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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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If you have professional library experience, provide a detailed description (at leas