Library Specialist I (Immokalee Branch Library)

Collier County Government; Naples (FL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Collier County Government is seeking a Library Specialist I to support routine library operations, primarily at the circulation desk, with weekend Saturday shifts to accommodate patrons. Responsibilities include checking materials in/out, processing fines, and assisting with inter‑library loan requests.

The role emphasizes customer service, materials handling, and basic repairs, with fingerprinting required and a preference for candidates with at least six months of related experience.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Implements circulation policies and operates the circulation desk.
• Checks books in/out and manages cash receipts; issues library cards.
• Repairs and processes library materials; assists with cataloging and sign displays.
• Provides customer service and guidance to patrons on resources and programs.
• Answers calls and supports patron requests, including interlibrary loan coordination.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

• 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.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. Veterans’ Preference is provided to eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part‑time employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.