Librarian I - Youth Services

Fort Bend County; Missouri City (TX); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

TCDRS retirement system

Full benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Fort Bend County is seeking a Librarian I-Youth to support youth services in a busy library environment. You will help families choose materials, assist with programs, and participate in outreach to schools and community groups.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining records, and contributing to displays and programming. Some evening and weekend work is required; MLS is required; full-time benefits and TCDRS retirement are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
• No previous experience required.
• Good computer and organizational skills; Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Night and weekend work is required.

Aufgaben

• Interacts with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs. Searches online catalog, databases and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
• Directs assigned staff and oversees activities in a branch library or portion of the central library unit.
• Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
• Provides guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer assisted services.
• Assembles and arranges displays and bibliographies of books and other library materials.
• Represents the library system at schools, community groups or professional associations. Plans and conducts tours and programs for adults or children.
• Instructs and trains new employees. May plan and review work of other employees.
• Recommends materials for selection. Assists in collection development and maintenance.
• In the Youth Services Department, assists with story time, Summer Reading Club, outreach programs and other youth related activities.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County Managers.

Kenntnisse

Patron interaction

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ausbildung

MLS (Master’s in Library Science)

Tools

Library databases

Online catalogs

Jobbeschreibung

Fort Bend County is seeking a Librarian I-Youth to support youth services in a busy library environment. You will help families choose materials, assist with programs, and participate in outreach to schools and community groups.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining records, and contributing to displays and programming. Some evening and weekend work is required; MLS is required; full-time benefits and TCDRS retirement are provided.