Palm Beach County Library System is seeking customer focused staff.  We are a busy, fully automated southeastern Florida library system serving a population of 865,541 with a Main Library, 15 branches, Outreach Services and 500 employees. Enjoy forty-five miles of beaches, the turquoise Atlantic and a sunny, tropical climate. To apply for open positions, you may:

• Apply online.

• Fax your application and resume to (561) 616-6893.

• Drop off or mail your application and resume to: (note new location) Palm Beach County Human Resources, located at 100 Australian Avenue, Suite 300, West Palm Beach FL, 33406.

Interested in a library career but not sure where to start?

The Job Hotline number is 561-616-6900; the main number is 561-616-6888. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No e-mail resumes will be accepted. The library system also hires student and shelver employees for weeknight and weekend shifts.  To inquire about these positions, please visit your local library, as they are rarely posted on this web site.Palm Beach County is a drug free workplace.

Library jobs are also listed at the main Palm Beach County job site here.

Position:LIBRARIAN I (Youth Services) (2 Positions)

Salary:$41,471 Annually
Department:Library/Branch Public Service
Hours:40 Variable hours/week, including evenings and weekends 
Other:Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows:
20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton 3845
1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 3846

Plans and conducts children's services that include creative programming and storytelling. Provides reference assistance, collection development and readers' advisory services for toddlers, school-age children, young adults and parents. Promotes the library to schools and represents the library in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE WITH: Public library youth services; using the internet. Also desirable: Knowledge of children's literature (must specify on application).

Closing Date: 09/10/2010

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