Librarian, Reference Job at Lee County Board of County Commissioners

Lee County Board of County Commissioners North Fort Myers, FL 33903

$41,676 - $81,726 a year

To be considered, an application MUST be completed on the website. Click the link or copy and paste in a new web browser:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/4027409/librarian-reference

The expected hiring range for this position is $49,400 - $60,650 annually.

Lee County Library System, a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, is offering enthusiastic, community-minded candidates the opportunity to become a part of the team at the North Fort Myers Public Library. As a Reference Librarian, you will work primarily with adults but have daily interaction with and provide library services to children and teens. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enthusiastically embraces public library service and demonstrates a positive attitude, good judgment, and a commitment to teamwork.

North Fort Myers Library was rebuilt in August 2019 with a new 25,000-square-foot facility serving North Fort Myers and surrounding communities. The North Fort Myers Library shares a campus with the North Fort Myers Recreation Center and is located between two large communities; Suncoast Estates and Paloma Park as well as various active living communities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for directly supervising one Reference Library Associate. The candidate will be responsible for the adult monthly outreach services for the North Fort Myers Library. These services include being the primary staff for the deposit collection and Community Conversations outreach at Bayside Senior Living. The deposit collection service provides a collection of “Read & Return” regular and large print books to senior residential and daycare/facilities/programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide stellar customer service by assisting patrons of all ages using Library resources and services, including computers, electronic resources, references, and readers’ advisory.
  • Maintain a regular schedule of collection maintenance and promotion of the adult's collection through weeding, selection, and displays.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in readers’ advisory to adults.
  • May be assigned to participate in branch-specific and system-wide committees.
  • Present tours and programs for school and community groups visiting the library.
  • Provide technology training to staff and patrons.
  • May be in charge of the library for specific days or shifts.
  • Explain and administer library policies and procedures.
  • Actively seek and participate in professional development opportunities and stay abreast of emerging technology and trends.
  • Communicate effectively and tactfully with co-workers, sharing information and working cohesively as a team.
  • Plan and present programs and activities for adults at the library and at outreach locations.
  • May supervise paraprofessional personnel.
  • Develop and maintain communication and contacts with nearby active living communities and community organizations that serve adult and senior patrons.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Required Qualifications:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science, or a closely related field from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association.OR a Bachelor’s Degree with current enrollment in a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association and a projected graduation date within six (6) months of hire.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association.OR a Bachelor’s Degree with current enrollment in a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association and a projected graduation date within six (6) months of hire.
  • One year of library experience or closely related experience.

Supplemental Information

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Spanish speaking is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills are preferred.
  • Ability to deliver an exemplary customer experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team is preferred.
  • Ability to learn and adopt new and emerging technologies is preferred.
  • Ability to engage community partners in the promotion of library programs is preferred.
  • Ability to relate positively to a diverse population, including children, teens, and speakers of languages other than English.
  • Ability to bend, stretch, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 lbs.
  • Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as cash registers, computers, photocopiers, self-check machines, assistive devices, and automation equipment.

Additional Information:

  • The County may require employees to make either a temporary, or long-term, permanent transfer to another library location to accommodate the organization's business needs.
  • This position requires 80 Hours Bi-Weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency as needed. During an Emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

To be considered, an application MUST be completed on the website. Click the link or copy and paste in a new web browser:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/4027409/librarian-reference

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,675.62 - $81,725.83 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person




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