Librarian II - Lead Library Services & Programs

Fort Bend County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County's library system is seeking a Librarian II to provide professional library services in a branch or central library department. You will assist patrons, search catalogs and databases, and help plan programs, while guiding staff as needed.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, 2 years of related experience, and knowledge of current library practices and technologies. Evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• MLS from an American Library Association accredited school.
• 2 years job related experience; post MLS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current library practices and technologies; requires evening and weekend work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional library services in a branch library or central library department.
• Oversees daily activities of a central library department or branch to ensure effective use of facilities.
• Interacts with library patrons to assist 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 or central library department.
• Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
• Performs collection development; recommends materials for selection; prepares orders; weeds damaged and outdated materials.
• Represents the library system at schools, community groups or professional associations; plans and conducts tours and programs for adults and/or children.

Education

Master's degree in Library Science (MLS)

Job description

Fort Bend County's library system is seeking a Librarian II to provide professional library services in a branch or central library department. You will assist patrons, search catalogs and databases, and help plan programs, while guiding staff as needed.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, 2 years of related experience, and knowledge of current library practices and technologies. Evening and weekend work is required.