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Librarian

Salary

$47,471.42 - $51,870.00 Annually

Location

Cape Coral, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07717KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

10/20/2025

Closing Date

11/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

At the Lee County Library System, we do more than lend books — we build community. With 13 active branches, innovative resources, and impactful programs, we empower people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect.

If you’re passionate about public service, creativity, and helping others thrive, this is your opportunity to grow your career and make a real difference.

Why Join Lee County Library System?

+ Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and community engagement

+ Work in a 13-branch system serving a diverse and growing population

+ Deliver programs, services, and resources that inspire learning and lifelong curiosity

+ Support access to books, technology, and opportunity—for everyone in our community

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Librarian, Adult/Reference, you'll support

+ Provide high-quality reference, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance to patrons of all ages.

+ Maintain and promote the adult collection, including selection, weeding, and display creation.

+ Plan, develop, and conduct library programs for adults and teens, both in the library and through community outreach.

+ Present tours and educational sessions for school and community groups.

+ Assist in the daily operations of the branch, including acting as the librarian-in-charge as assigned.

+ Provide training and support on digital literacy and emerging technologies to patrons and staff.

+ Participate in branch and system-wide committees, initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

+ Uphold and administer library policies and procedures consistently and tactfully.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with a team, and a commitment to providing inclusive service to a diverse community. You should be comfortable engaging with patrons of all ages, including children, teens, and those who speak languages other than English. Initiative, creativity, and flexibility are key—along with a willingness to grow and learn.

Spanish language skills are a plus.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Required:

+ A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited library school

OR

+ A Bachelor’s Degree with current enrollment in an accredited library science program and graduation within 6 months of hire.

+ Demonstrated customer service experience, preferably in a library or related setting.

+ Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Preferred:

+ Preferred: Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited program

+ One year of library or related public service experience.

+ Valid Florida driver’s license.

+ Additional language proficiency.

+ Experience developing and implementing library programs.

+ Familiarity with current trends in library technology and services.

Supplemental Information

+ Work Schedule

+ Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly

+ Schedule includes variable hours with evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays

+ Employees may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another library location based on system needs

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

This position is 80 hours bi-weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays. Are you available to work this schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is your highest level of education completed? (Be sure to include this experience in the Education section of your application.)

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Some college coursework

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (Library/Information Science)

+ Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science or related field

+ PhD

03

How many years of library or related experience do you have?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–4 years

+ 5+ years

04

Which type of library role are you most interested in?

+ Youth Services

+ Reference

+ Adult Services

+ Cataloging and Technical Services

+ Circulation Services

+ Outreach Services

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Please select all Lee County Library branches where you would be interested in working:

+ Bonita Springs Public Library - 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

+ Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library - 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914

+ Captiva Memorial Library - 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva, FL 33924

+ Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library - 3095 Blount Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916

+ East County Regional Library - 881 Gunnery Road N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

+ Fort Myers Regional Library - 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

+ Johann Fust Community Library - 1040 West 10th Street, Boca Grande, FL 33921

+ Lakes Regional Library - 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919

+ North Fort Myers Public Library - 2001 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

+ Northwest Regional Library - 519 Chiquita Blvd. N, Cape Coral, FL 33993

+ Pine Island Public Library - 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922

+ Riverdale Public Library - 2421 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905

+ South County Regional Library - 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero, FL 33928

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Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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