Reference Librarian, Lee County Library System, Cape Coral, FL

Posted October 28, 2019

Lee County Library System, a dynamic, forward thinking organization, is offering enthusiastic, community-minded candidates the opportunity to become a part of the team at the Northwest Regional Library. As a Reference Librarian, you will work primarily with adults but have daily interaction with and provide library services to children and teens as well. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enthusiastically embraces public library service and demonstrates a positive attitude, good judgment, and a commitment to teamwork.

 

The Northwest Regional Library is located between Mariner Middle School and Mariner High School. 

 

The hiring salary for this position will be $39,863.72 – $55,310.97 based on experience. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide stellar customer service by assisting patrons of all ages using Library resources and services, including computers, electronic resources, reference and readers’ advisory.

• Maintain a regular schedule of collection maintenance and promotion of the adult’s collection through weeding, selection, and displays.

• Demonstrate a proficiency in readers’ advisory to adults .

• Provide technology training to staff and patrons. 

• May be in charge of the library for specific days or shifts.

• Explain and administer library policies and procedures.

• Actively seek and participate in professional development opportunities and stay abreast of emerging technology and trends.

• Communicate and work effectively and tactfully with co-workers, sharing information and working cohesively as a team. 

• Plan and present programs and activities for adults at the library and at outreach locations.

• May supervise paraprofessional personnel.

 

Education, Experience, Licensing

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association.

• Prefer a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association.

• Prefer two years related library experience.

• Prefer one years supervisory experience.

• Experience with planning and presenting programs to adults is preferred.

 

Florida Driver’s License: Required

 

Must be able to pass a criminal background check. 

Supplemental Information

• Exceptional communication skills is preferred.

• Ability to deliver an exemplary customer experience is preferred.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team is preferred.

• Ability to learn and adopt new and emerging technologies is preferred.

• Ability to analyze the needs of the community and to plan, develop and conduct appropriate programs for targeted groups is preferred.

• Ability to engage community partners in the promotion of library programs is preferred.

• Ability to relate positively to a diverse population, including children, teens, and speakers of languages other than English.

• Ability to bend, stretch, sit and stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 lbs.

• Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as cash registers, computers, photocopiers, self-check machines, assistive devices and automation equipment.

 

The County may require employees to make either a temporary, or long-term, permanent transfer to another library location to accommodate the organization’s business needs. This position requires 80 Hours Bi-Weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays

 

To view the full position and apply, please visit the following link.

 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency as needed. During an Emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.