Library Assistant-Adult-Part-Time-First Colony Library

Fort Bend County; Branch (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County's First Colony Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant to support adult reference services. You’ll assist at a reference desk, help patrons with catalog searches, and aid at the circulation desk as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma and 48 college credit hours, plus strong computer and communication skills to assist the public and staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 48 college credit hours; experience with adults in groups preferred.
• Typing and keyboarding skills are required; basic internet and database searching skills.
• Good communication and ability to interact easily with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist the full-time staff at reference desks and handle routine inquiries.
• Help patrons use public computers, access the catalog, accounts, and databases.
• Assist at circulation desk and complete shelf-reading duties as assigned.
• Process books and AV materials and participate in ongoing training.
• Stay familiar with databases and reference resources through study.

Skills

Typing

Keyboarding

Communication skills

Public interaction

Internet and database searching

Education

High school diploma

48 credit hours of college

Job description

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Part-time Library Assistant - Adult - First Colony Library

• Assist the full-time staff at one of the library’s reference desks.
• Provide answers to reference questions, referring complicated or difficult questions to the full-time staff.
• Assist patrons in using the public computers to access the public catalog, locate circulation accounts, and access the Internet and databases.
• Help in other areas of the library as required, assisting at the circulation desk, or helping out at other reference desks. Complete assigned shelf-reading duties (keeping the shelves in order).
• Complete book and AV processing or other duties as assigned.
• Attend reference training and other educational programs on a continuing basis, as they are available.
• Study the databases, Online Resources, and reference-book collection on a regular basis in order to ensure familiarity with all of the library’s information resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires high school diploma and 48 credit hours of college, relevant experience working with adults in groups preferred; typing and keyboarding skills; computer skills involving use of the internet and database searching; good communication skills and ability to interact easily with staff and public; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift library materials up to 25 pounds.

Salary:

Part-Time $15.30 per hour, 24 hours per week.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.