Library Associate

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver engaging programs for children and teens, including those that promote children’s literature
• Help create eye-catching library displays
• Support the development and upkeep of the branch’s collection
• Provide courteous, knowledgeable customer service to library patrons
• Assist with reference and readers’ advisory using print and digital tools
• Promote library services through outreach to community organizations
• Help patrons navigate the internet and electronic resources
• Operate library equipment, including computers, self-checks, copiers, and cash registers
• Address basic facility issues and collaborate with staff on solutions

To succeed in this role, you'll need strong communication and customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You should be comfortable assisting library patrons, handling multiple priorities, and adapting to changing daily needs. Initiative, reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or two years of college coursework
• Two (2) years of customer service or closely related experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of experience in a library setting
• A valid Florida Driver’s License

Work Schedule: Part-time, 40 hours biweekly. Schedule varies and includes evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays.

Location Flexibility: Employees may be temporarily or permanently assigned to other library locations within the system based on operational needs.

Team Environment: You'll work with a professional team committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and providing excellent service to library patrons and fellow employees.

At the Lee County Library System, we provide access to library collections, technology, educational resources, and programs that support the informational, educational, and recreational needs of our community through a network of 13 branches.

If you're committed to public service, enjoy working with people, and are looking for opportunities to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Lee County Library System?

• Work in a 13-branch library system serving a growing community.
• Contribute to high-quality library services, programs, and resources.
• Support access to books, technology, and information for library patrons.
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellent public service.

About Lee County

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.