Library Specialist I - Part-time (Headquarters Regional Library)

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

Job summary

Collier County's Headquarters Regional Library is hiring a Library Specialist I to support daily circulation operations and help visitors with research and program information.

The role includes shelving, processing materials, handling fines and payments, managing patron records, inter-library loan requests, and providing courteous customer service.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with six months of related experience preferred; fingerprinting is required; weekend hours are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of related experience preferred.
• Fingerprinting required.
• New employees are hired at or near the entry point shown, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements all circulation policies and procedures; operates the circulation desk.
• Checks books in and out; collects fines; issues library cards; coordinates inter-library loan services.
• Shelves books and AV materials; reads shelves; keeps shelves in order; restocks inventories.
• Provides customer service to patrons; assists with research, references, and information resources; guides patrons to resources.
• Processes incoming/outgoing mail; handles periodicals; repairs books or coordinates repairs with vendors.
• Designs displays and assists with programs; answers calls; enrolls patrons in programs.

Skills

Customer service

Reference assistance

Cash handling

Organizational skills

Shelving and inventory

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Library circulation system

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 Headquarters Regional 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.