Librarian (10 month) - South Florida State College

Location: Avon Park, FL Category: Faculty (Full-time) Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu May 28 2026 Job Description:

Full-time, ten-month, professional faculty position to serve as the evening working supervisor of the SFSC Highlands Campus Library. Evening hours and travel to other SFSC campuses/centers are required. Typical work schedule: Fall/Spring is Monday - Thursday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Summer is Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides information/reference services to library patrons at all SFSC campuses/centers.
• Assists in the development of all SFSC Library collections.
• Assists in analyzing budgetary needs of all SFSC campus/center libraries.
• Assists in training College staff at the DeSoto and Hardee Campuses and Lake Placid Center in basic library services.
• Provides library skills instruction.
• Develops user education materials and other projects as assigned.
• Maintains the currency of the library web page by acting as liaison to the College's Webmaster.
• Maintains safety and security standards.
• Provides input for goals and objectives for the short- and long-range development of the library.
• Recommends revisions and updates to operating procedures.
• Makes recommendations for improvement of all SFSC campus/center libraries.
• Maintains a cooperative and effective working relationship with College personnel, as well as students and the general public.
• Instructs others on copyright restrictions and the proper use and handling of library materials and equipment.
• Maintains current knowledge of all Library databases and electronic resources.
• Maintains knowledge of new Library materials and world news and community events.
• Maintains current knowledge of routines and activities within all areas of the library.
• Maintains current knowledge of the requirements and activities of the Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) Library Services as it pertains to SFSC.
• Participates in appropriate meetings and serves on College committees as elected or appointed.
• Participates in local, state, and national organizations and committees as appropriate.
• Maintains currency/proficiency by participating in professional development activities.
• Serves as a resource on copyright procedures.
• Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
• Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Educational: Master's degree from an institutionally accredited organization in library science, learning resources, or information technology (or 18 graduate hours in library science, learning resources, or information technology and a master's degree in a related field) required.

Experiential: Minimum of one (1) year of library experience required; academic experience preferred. Library supervision experience preferred.

Other: Computer literacy required. Familiarity with computerized library services preferred. Flexibility in scheduling required.

Additional Information:

Classification: Non-instructional Faculty

Reports To: Chair, Library Services

Posting Date: May 28, 2026

Starting Annual Salary Range: with a Master's degree $52,424 - $57,564; with a Master's degree + 30 GSH $54,214 - $59,529; with a Doctorate $57, 523 - $63,162

Application review begins: July 7, 2026

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in the application or hiring process should contact: Human Resources, 863-784-7132, or send written request to:

South Florida State College
ATTN: Director, Human Resources
EA/EO & ADA Officer
600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825