Circulation & Patron Services Specialist I

Collier County, FL; Orange Blossom (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a Library Assistant to support the circulation desk and assist patrons with books, research, and reference questions.

The role involves shelving, processing materials, helping with programs, answering calls, and maintaining orderly shelves. A high school diploma or GED is required, and some related experience is preferred. Fingerprinting is required. Salary is posted as a full range and negotiable based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of related experience preferred.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Implements all circulation policies and procedures; executes the overall operation of the circulation desk.
• Performs circulation duties; checks books in and out; retrieves books from book drop; issues library cards; requests interlibrary loan services.
• Operates library facility; shelves books and audio‑video; reads shelves; assists in removing and restocking inventories.
• Provides customer service to library patrons; helps patrons operate copier, computers, and Internet service; enrolls patrons in programs.

Skills

Customer service

Patron assistance

Information lookup

Phone handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Collier County is seeking a Library Assistant to support the circulation desk and assist patrons with books, research, and reference questions.

The role involves shelving, processing materials, helping with programs, answering calls, and maintaining orderly shelves. A high school diploma or GED is required, and some related experience is preferred. Fingerprinting is required. Salary is posted as a full range and negotiable based on qualifications.