Library Specialist I (Immokalee Branch Library)

Collier County; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County Public Library seeks a Library Specialist I to support daily circulation operations and assist patrons with information resources.

The role requires delivering friendly service, managing check-in/out, and helping visitors use library tools and programs. Weekend shifts are required to accommodate visitors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process library circulation: check books in/out, manage fines and receipts.
• Assist patrons with reference questions and using catalog/e-resources.
• Shelf maintenance, inventory, and restocking of materials.
• Provide general patron assistance and operate copier/computer/Internet.
• Handle mail, periodicals, and processing of new materials.
• Prepare displays and help with program enrollment and displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Reference assistance

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.

Performs a variety of routine support (non-professional) duties relating to the overall operation of the public library. This Library Specialist I will be required to work Saturdays to accommodate library visitors during weekend hours.

• 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.