Library Assistant-Youth Services-Part-Time-First Colony

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

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for Youth Services at First Colony. The role supports the full-time staff at reference desks, helps with children's programming, and performs shelf-reading duties as needed.

It requires a high school diploma and college coursework, plus comfort using public computers and databases. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with staff and the public are essential, as is the physical ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 48 college credits.
• Experience with children in groups preferred.
• Typing and keyboarding skills.
• Computer skills for internet and database searching.
• Good communication and ability to interact with staff and public.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the full-time staff at one of the library’s reference desks.
• Provide answers to reference questions and refer difficult questions to staff.
• Assist patrons using public computers to access the catalog, accounts, Internet and databases.
• Help with programming for children and other duties; shelf-reading duties as needed.
• Complete book and AV processing or other duties as assigned.
• Attend reference training and other educational programs as available.
• Study databases and reference resources to stay familiar with the library's offerings.

Skills

Typing

Keyboarding

Communication skills

Interacting with public

Lifting 25lbs

Education

High school diploma

48 college credits

Job description

Part‑time Library Assistant – Youth Services – First Colony

Responsibilities

• 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, such as doing programming for children, 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 children 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.

Closing Date

Upon filling position.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply.

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.