Library Specialist I (Headquarters Regional Library)

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 strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

• 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; takes overdue fines, writes receipts, and completes daily cash receipts; issues library cards; requests inter‑library loan services; assists in managing circulation and patron services.
• Operates library facility; shelves books and audio‑video; reads shelves; ensures shelves are in order; and assists in removing and restocking library inventories.
• Provides customer service to library patrons; assists patrons in choosing books to read; assists patrons with research material; looks up information in electronic information resources, encyclopedias, reference books, on‑line catalog; directs and assists with reference questions; maintains all patron registration files; helps patrons operate copier, computers, and Internet service; enrolls patrons in special programs, and provides general assistance.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail; checks in periodicals.
• Repairs books and cassette sets or coordinates repairs with vendors; glues and/or tapes torn pages, replaces missing pages, re‑inserts and glues loose pages, etc.; places mylar covers on books; reviews audio and video cassettes for damages and replaces as needed.
• Researches and processes missing materials; contacts patrons by phone regarding missing materials on their card with fines and/or lost fees; follows up with letter if not returned; places stop on patron accounts until issues are resolved; processes lists for send items, DU and unclaimed books.
• Processes new and gift books, audiovisual, and other library materials; stamps logo on book; types and attaches spine label; checks books into system.
• Designs and prepares displays, bulletin boards, and posters.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and directs call to various workstations.
• Adds patron reserve book requests to computer system; notifies patrons when their request has arrived.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains cleanliness and general order of library.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident‑by‑incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.