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Overview

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At the Lee County Library System, we do more than lend books — we build community. With 13 active branches, innovative resources, and impactful programs, we empower people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Librarian, you’ll be a key member of the public services team, contributing to programs, services, and community outreach across all age groups. You’ll collaborate with colleagues, engage with patrons, and help shape a positive library experience every day.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Planning and delivering creative and engaging programs for children, teens, adults, and families—both inside the library and at community outreach events
• Providing excellent customer service with a friendly, professional, and helpful attitude
• Assisting patrons with locating materials, using computers, accessing digital resources, and navigating library services
• Offering readers’ advisory and research support tailored to a diverse range of patrons
• Promoting the library through partnerships with schools, community groups, and local organizations
• Supporting collection development through material selection, weeding, and displays
• Supervising volunteers and possibly paraprofessional staff
• Taking initiative to identify and meet community needs through tailored programs and services
• Staying informed about new and emerging technologies—and helping others learn to use them
• Serving as person-in-charge during assigned shifts and assisting with day-to-day branch operations
• Adapting to changes in schedule, location, and work priorities as needed

To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with a team, and a commitment to providing inclusive service to a diverse community. You should be comfortable engaging with patrons of all ages, including children, teens, and those who speak languages other than English. Initiative, creativity, and flexibility are key—along with a willingness to grow and learn. Spanish language skills are a plus.

Education, Experience, Licensing

You must have a mix of education and work experience. This means:

One Of The Following

• A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science (or a closely related field) from an accredited graduate program
• A Bachelor’s Degree and current enrollment in an accredited graduate library school program, with graduation expected within six (6) months of hire
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science

Preferred

• At least one year of experience working in a library or a closely related field
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Schedule includes variable hours with evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays
• Employees may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another library location based on system needs

About Lee County, Florida

Located in beautiful Southwest Florida, Lee County is a growing region known for its white-sand beaches, active lifestyle, and welcoming communities. Home to over 800,000 residents, it’s a great place to live, work, and grow your career. With excellent schools, recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life, Lee County offers the perfect blend of work and play.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of 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.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options: FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit), FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave

01

This position is 80 hours bi-weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

(Be sure to include this experience in the Education section of your application.)

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college coursework
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (Library/Information Science)
• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science or related field
• PhD

03

Which of the following library services are you experienced with?

• Reader’s advisory
• Reference assistance
• Programming and outreach
• Technology assistance/training
• Collection development/maintenance
• Customer service
• Supervising volunteers or staff
• None of the above

04

Which of the following age groups have you planned or led programs for?

• Children (ages 0–12)
• Teens (ages 13–18)
• Adults
• Seniors
• None

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate all Lee County Library branches where you would consider working, should future opportunities arise. This question is for informational purposes only and does not affect current position consideration.

• Bonita Springs Public Library 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
• Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914
• Captiva Memorial Library 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva, FL 33924
• Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library 3095 Blount Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916
• East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
• Fort Myers Regional Library 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
• Johann Fust Community Library 1040 West 10th Street, Boca Grande, FL 33921
• Lakes Regional Library 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919
• North Fort Myers Public Library 2001 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
• Northwest Regional Library 519 Chiquita Blvd. N, Cape Coral, FL 33993
• Pine Island Public Library 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922
• Riverdale Public Library 2421 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905
• South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero, FL 33928

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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