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Librarian, Head of Home Borrower Services

Salary

$51,870.00 - $63,682.50 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07724KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

10/28/2025

Closing Date

11/19/2025 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, Head of Home Borrower Services, you’ll lead and support home borrower services as part of the Library Programming and Community Outreach team, located at the Fort Myers Regional Library campus. The position will encompass the following duties:

+ Oversee daily operations of the Outreach and Advisory Center for the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled.

+ Supervise the Homebound Coordinator and system-wide materials-by-mail service.

+ Coordinate and conduct outreach for Home Borrower Services and promote library resources to community organizations.

+ Deliver high-quality service to Talking Books patrons and provide prompt, courteous assistance to patrons of all ages and backgrounds.

+ Provide expert readers’ advisory and reference assistance, helping patrons access materials, technology, and electronic resources.

+ Maintain and promote the materials-by-mail collection through regular evaluation, weeding, and display creation.

+ Plan, initiate, and conduct programs and outreach activities to encourage use of Home Borrower Services and other library resources.

+ Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations serving homebound and visually impaired individuals.

+ Provide technology training and support for staff and patrons on Talking Books Library resources and related technology.

+ Actively participate in professional development, staying current with trends and innovations in library services and assistive technologies.

+ Serve on system-wide committees, contribute to library initiatives, and assist with special events as assigned.

+ Explain and administer library policies and procedures with professionalism and consistency.

+ Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and locations.

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 engage community partners in promoting library programs and services

+ Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

+ Valid Florida driver’s license.

+ Ability to engage community partners in the promotion of library programs is required.

Preferred:

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

+ One or more years of library or related public service experience

+ Two or more years of supervisory experience

+ Three or more years of customer service experience

+ Experience developing and implementing outreach programs

+ Familiarity with current trends in library technology, accessibility tools, and community outreach

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

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

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

04

How many years of library or related experience do you have? Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–4 years

+ 5+ years

05

In which of the following areas do you have experience? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Public service or customer service

+ Readers’ advisory

+ Reference and research assistance

+ Outreach or community engagement

+ Talking Books or accessible library services

+ Program planning and presentation

+ Staff supervision or team leadership

+ Library technology and digital literacy training

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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