Library Assistant-Youth Services-Part-Time-George Memorial

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 41,292 - 51,336; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Wide-range benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Part-time Library Assistant for Youth Services at George Memorial. You will assist at reference desks, aid patrons with catalogs and online resources, and participate in library programming for children.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 48 college hours, with strong typing, computer and communication skills. The role involves light lifting and interacting with the public, and priority is placed on service to families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 48 college credits with relevant child-experience preferred.
• Strong typing, keyboarding and computer skills for databases and internet search.
• Good communication and ability to work well with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist at reference desks and with library programs for children.
• Help patrons use public computers, access catalogs and databases.
• Support shelving, processing books/AV and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing training and stay familiar with resources.

Skills

Typing

Keyboarding

Computer skills

Communication

Public interaction

Lifting 25 lbs

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma + 48 college credits

Tools

Internet searching

Database searching

Public computers

Job description

Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. 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 – Youth Services – George Memorial

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.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO UPLOAD COLLLEGE HOURS OR TRANSCRIPTS IN WORKDAY, ONLY RESUME. YOU CAN LIST YOUR COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS ON YOUR RESUME. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A "STATUS" ON YOUR APPLICATION, THE HIRING MANAGER WILL EMAIL OR CALL BASED ON YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION IF SELECTED. THANK YOU!

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

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.

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 is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the "quality of life" that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call "home". Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.