Library Specialist I - Part-time (Estates Branch Library)

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County Estates Branch Library is seeking a Library Specialist I to provide front-line library services, assist patrons, and support daily operations. The role requires weekend availability and involves handling circulation, program enrollment, and reference inquiries.

The position emphasizes customer service, basic cash handling, and attention to detail in catalog and inventory tasks within a public library setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implements circulation policies and operates the circulation desk.
• Checks books in/out, processes overdue fines, issues library cards.
• Maintains shelves, reads shelves, and supports inventory restocking.
• Assists patrons with reading selections, research, and use of information resources.
• Answers calls, enrolls patrons in programs, and assists with copier and Internet access.
• Processes mail and handles periodicals.
• Repairs books or coordinates repairs with vendors; handles Mylar covers.
• Designs displays and prepares posters for the branch.
• Notifies patrons about reservations and item arrivals.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Research 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 at the Estates Branch 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.
• Research and process 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.

• 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.