Library Associate, Cataloging
Lee County Board of County Commissioners
Library Associate, Cataloging
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Library Associate, Cataloging
Salary
$21.63 - $24.04 Hourly
Location
Lehigh Acres, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
07614KG
Department
Library System
Opening Date
07/30/2025
Closing Date
8/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Description
Join the Lee County Library System – Where Innovation Meets Community Service
The Lee County Library System is a dynamic, forward-thinking organization seeking enthusiastic and community-focused individuals to join our Library Processing team. This team is based at the shared facility with the East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres, Florida—a vibrant and growing community known for its diversity and energy.
We are currently looking for a Library Associate to support our cataloging efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for cataloging and classifying a variety of materials, including print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to both internal staff and the community.
Duties and Responsibilities
+ Resolves cataloging, classification, and database issues.
+ Works with various technology systems and software applications.
+ Promote teamwork through effective and positive communication.
+ Assists with the download of bibliographic and item records from vendors and the import of those records into the ILS.
+ Assists with quality control of cataloging and item records creation completed by vendors.
+ Assists with updating or deleting holdings from the OCLC database.
+ Does some advanced copy cataloging.
+ Provides prompt, high-quality, courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
+ Assists with questions and observations which are sent through the Library’s Trouble/Help site and answers questions/concerns as appropriate.
+ Assists with database maintenance and clean-up.
+ Participates in system-wide committees and projects.
+ Assists with other special duties as assigned in either the Library Processing Center/Technical Services Department or the Library System.
Education, Experience, Licensing
Minimum Requirements
+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college and two years of customer service or closely related experience.
Preferred Requirements
+ Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university. .
+ One year of related library experience.
+ Experience with cataloging or technical services in libraries.
Supplemental Information
+ Exceptional communication skills are preferred.
+ Ability to deliver an exemplary customer experience is preferred.
+ Ability to work effectively as part of a team is preferred.
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.
Work Schedule: This position requires 80 hours bi-weekly, with varying hours and days, including evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays.
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
How many years of experience do you have working in a library?
+ None
+ Less than 1 year
+ 1–2 years
+ 3+ years
02
Do you have experience with cataloging or library technical services (e.g., acquisitions, processing, or similar activities)?
+ Yes
+ No
03
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
Required Question
Employer
Lee County Government
Address
P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone
(239) 533-2245
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty
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