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Library Assistant

Salary

$18.03 - $19.23 Hourly

Location

Various locations of the Lee County Library System, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07564KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

06/02/2025

Closing Date

6/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

The Lee County Library System, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, is seeking enthusiastic, customer service-oriented candidates to join the team at either the North Fort Myers Public Library or the Bonita Springs Public Library.

As a Library Assistant, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality customer service and supporting daily circulation operations. This position involves technical and clerical responsibilities in a fast-paced public service environment.

The ideal candidate will be organized, tech-savvy, and an excellent communicator who thrives in a team setting. If you're passionate about public service and excited to support your community through access to information, learning, and connection, we encourage you to apply!

About the Libraries:

North Fort Myers Public Library

Rebuilt in August 2019, the North Fort Myers Library is a spacious 25,000-square-foot facility that serves North Fort Myers and nearby communities. It shares a campus with the North Fort Myers Recreation Center and is located near the communities of Suncoast Estates, Paloma Park, and several active living neighborhoods.

Bonita Springs Public Library

Located in the heart of Bonita Springs’ Historic District, this welcoming library serves a diverse community of all ages. The library is surrounded by local landmarks such as Riverside Park, the Bonita Springs Historical Society, and the Everglades Wonder Gardens.

Duties and Responsibilities

We’re looking for a customer-focused, detail-oriented individual to assist with the day-to-day operations of the library. You’ll work with the public, support circulation services, and help ensure the library runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide friendly, helpful customer service at the circulation desk

+ Issue new library cards and check materials in and out

+ Maintain and update patron records

+ Generate circulation reports

+ Help patrons locate materials and answer basic questions

+ Shelve books and materials in correct alphabetical and numerical order

+ Operate library equipment such as computers, self-check stations, copiers, and cash registers

+ Inspect the condition of returned items

+ Order and organize supplies and brochures

+ Collect fines and fees; prepare deposits

+ Locate and process reserved items for patron pickup

Education, Experience, Licensing

Required:

+ Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED

+ At least one year of fast-paced, professional customer service experience or a closely related role

Preferred:

+ Two years of post-high school education

+ Two or more years of customer service experience

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

+ Bilingual (Spanish)

+ Strong communication and teamwork skills

+ A commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences

Supplemental Information

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to work in a vibrant, community-focused library environment. If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and working with a supportive team.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

How many years of customer service experience do you have?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 2–3 years

+ More than 3 years

02

What software or systems are you familiar with?

+ Microsoft Word

+ Excel

+ Library catalog or ILS systems (e.g., Polaris, Sierra, Koha)

+ Cash register or point-of-sale systems

+ Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)

+ None of the above

03

We are currently hiring for positions at the Bonita Springs and North Fort Myers Public Libraries. Please select the location(s) you are interested in:

+ Bonita Springs Public Library

+ North Fort Myers Public Library

+ I am open to working at either location

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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