Lee County, FL

As Senior Librarian, Head of Reference you will work primarily with adults but have daily interaction with and provide library services to children and teens as well.. From sparkling white sandy beaches and lush golf courses to an exciting sports and outdoor recreation scene, Lee County's nationally recognized public school system, low crime rates, and exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and raise a family.. Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy. 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit). Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

head of reference

﻿Salary: $50,185.72 - $102,274.64 Annually Location : Lehigh Acres, FL Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 06894KG Department: Library System Opening Date: 01/25/2024 Closing Date: 7/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Description The expected hiring range is $62,400 - $72,800 annually. Lee County Library System, a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, is offering enthusiastic, community-minded candidates the opportunity to become a part of the team at the East County Regional Library. As Senior Librarian, Head of Reference you will work primarily with adults but have daily interaction with and provide library services to children and teens as well. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enthusiastically embraces public library service and demonstrates a positive attitude, good judgment, and a commitment to teamwork. This position is directly responsible for supervising a staff of four (4).This position is located between schools: Lehigh Senior High School and Varsity Lakes Middle School.The Community:Southwest Florida's Lee County is a growing, dynamic region, ideally situated along Interstate 75, just two hours from Tampa and Miami. Covering approximately 811 square miles, the county is home to over 800,000 residents. More and more families and businesses are choosing Lee County to call home. From sparkling white sandy beaches and lush golf courses to an exciting sports and outdoor recreation scene, Lee County's nationally recognized public school system, low crime rates, and exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and raise a family. For more information, go to https://www.visitfortmyers.com.The Library: The East County Regional Library is in Lehigh Acres, an unincorporated, fast-growing area of Lee County. This 31,000-square-foot library opened in 2001. Its patron base is varied and includes people of all ages and backgrounds. On school day afternoons, the library attracts many middle and high school-aged youth from the neighboring schools.Duties and Responsibilities <ul><li>Supervise staff and volunteers and coordinate workflow for effective service delivery.<li>Use considerable independent judgment and initiative along with established policies and procedures to assure a competent staff and high quality service to the public.<li>Provide stellar customer service by assisting patrons of all ages using Library resources and services, including computers, electronic resources, reference and readers' advisory. <li>Demonstrate a proficiency in readers' advisory to adults .<li>Oversee a regular schedule of collection maintenance and promotion of the adult's collections through selection, weeding, and displays.<li>Participate in branch specific and system-wide committees as assigned.<li>Present tours and programs for school and community groups visiting the library.<li>Provide technology training to staff and patrons<li>May be in charge of the library for specific days or shifts.<li>Explain and administer library policies and procedures<li>Actively seek and participate in professional development opportunities and stay abreast of emerging technology and trends.<li>Communicate and work effectively and tactfully with co-workers, sharing information and working cohesively as a team. <li>Interact productively with staff from library administration, library processing, and other branches.<li>Plan and present programs and activities for adults at the library and at outreach locations.<li>Relate positively to a diverse population, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and assist the public directly as an active member of the public service team at the branch.<li>Work effectively with the Library Friends group and other community groups.</li></ul>Education, Experience, Licensing Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association and two years of progressively responsible experience as a professional librarian. <ul><li>Prefer a Master's degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association.<li>Prefer two years related library experience.<li>Prefer two years supervisory experience.<li>Experience with planning and presenting programs to adults is preferred.<li>Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is preferred. </li></ul>Supplemental Information <ul><li>Spanish speaking is a plus.<li>Exceptional communication skills is preferred.<li>Demonstrated leadership or management experience and the ability to work independently is preferred.<li>Ability to deliver an exemplary customer experience is preferred.<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team is preferred.<li>Ability to learn and adopt new and emerging technologies is preferred.<li>Ability to analyze the needs of the community and to plan, develop and conduct appropriate programs for targeted groups is preferred. <li>Ability to engage community partners in the promotion of library programs is preferred. <li>Must have knowledge of current professional public library principles, methods, and practices, relevant computer applications, literature for various ages, and have the ability to supervise and direct the work of others.<li>Ability to relate positively to a diverse population, including children, teens, and speakers of languages other than English.<li>Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as cash registers, computers, photocopiers, self-check machines, assistive devices and automation equipment.<li>The County may require employees to make either a temporary, or long-term, permanent transfer to another library location to accommodate the organization's business needs.<li>This position requires 80 Hours Bi-Weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays</li></ul>EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency as needed. During an Emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside 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 To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: 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 ProgramsFinancial 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 LeaveEmployee 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 Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association, and two years progressively responsible library experience? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul>02 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe your experiences that you feel best prepare you for this position. 03 Do you have a Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul>04 Please indicate your years of experience working in a library. <ul><li>Less than 2 years</li><li>2-5 years</li><li>More than 5 years</li></ul>05 Do you have two or more years of supervisory experience? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul>06 If yes, please describe your supervisory experience. 07 What specifically attracts you to this position and why do you want to work for our organization? 08 How do you define great customer service? 09 Do you have experience with planning and presenting programs to adults? If so, please explain the types of programs you have developed. 10 Do you have experience with planning and providing library outreach to adults? Is so, please explain the types of outreach you have developed. 11 Do you have demonstrated leadership or management experience? If yes, please explain in detail. 12 What is your philosophy of management and how do you put it into practice? 13 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? 14 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? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul>Required Question

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