Reference Librarian

Location: Bonita Springs Public Library - 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

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 Librarian, Reference, you’ll work primarily with adults while also providing daily services to children and teens. You’ll be a self-starter who embraces public library service with a positive attitude, creativity, and a commitment to teamwork.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide outstanding customer service to patrons of all ages using library resources, technology, reference, and readers’ advisory.
• Maintain and promote the adult collection through selection, weeding, and visually engaging displays.
• Plan, present, and evaluate programs and activities for adults at the library and at outreach locations.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource, explaining library policies and procedures with professionalism and tact.
• Support branch operations, including supervision of volunteers and paraprofessional staff, and occasionally overseeing the branch in the absence of the manager.
• Participate in branch-specific and system-wide committees and professional development to stay current with emerging library trends and technology.
• Build strong relationships with co-workers and the community, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent:

• A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science, or a closely related field, from an accredited graduate library program; OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree with current enrollment in an accredited graduate library program and a projected graduation date within six (6) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of relevant library experience
• Valid Florida Driver's License

Note on Offer:

The final offer will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and fit with the department’s needs.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Full-time, 80 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.