Library Assistant

Description

Locations Currently Hiring:

• Bonita Springs Public Library
• Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
• East County Regional Library
• Fort Myers Regional Library
• Lakes Regional Library
• North Fort Myers Public Library
• Northwest Regional Library
• Riverdale Public Library
  
  

Location assignment will be based on operational needs and candidate qualifications. This posting may be updated as positions are filled.

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
  
  

About Lee County, Florida

Located in beautiful Southwest Florida, Lee County is a growing region known for its white-sand beaches, active lifestyle, and welcoming communities. Home to over 800,000 residents, it’s a great place to live, work, and grow your career. With excellent schools, recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life, Lee County offers the perfect blend of work and play.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Library Assistant, You Will

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons of all ages and backgrounds
• Check materials in and out and assist with issuing library cards
• Accept payment for fines and fees
• Maintain accurate patron records and assist with account questions
• Help patrons locate materials and assist with basic catalog searches
• Refer patrons to other staff members as needed for more in-depth assistance
• Assist with shelving, organizing, and shifting materials to maintain collection order
• Perform daily circulation functions, including running reports and checking shelves
• Maintain tidiness and presentation of displays and collection
• Assist in preparing and leading library programs for the public
• Participate in library outreach events
• May support deposit collection through deliveries
• Address patron questions about library services and refer appropriately
• May be trained to assist with advanced reader’s advisory and reference questions from patrons
• May assist patrons with using self-checkout machines, catalog computers, and copying/printing
• May order branch office supplies
  
  

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

Minimum Qualifications

You need any combination of education and experience that is equal to:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of professional, fast-paced customer service experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of education beyond high school (Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework)
• Three or more years of customer service experience
• Previous library experience
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
  
  

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Part-Time not benefit-eligible, 40 hours bi-weekly, with variable hours that may include evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays

Location Flexibility: Employees may be reassigned temporarily or permanently to other locations in the system based on operational needs

Team Culture: You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and outstanding service—both to the public and to one another

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 Benefits/2024 Benefits/FULLTIME ACTIVE LCBOCC 2024 Plan Year OE Guide FINAL AON 2023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/2024 Active Employee Rates.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:
• FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
• 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 part-time (40 hours bi-weekly) and is not eligible for benefits. Hours and days will vary and may 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? 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
  
  

04

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

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

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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