Library Assistant-Youth Services-Part-Time-Mission Bend

Fort Bend; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Part-time Library Assistant in Youth Services at Mission Bend Library to support reference desks and help patrons with the catalog, databases, and internet access.

The role involves assisting children, shelving, processing books/AV, and attending ongoing training. Primary duties include helping at reference desks and providing friendly service to staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 48 college credit hours.
• Experience with children in groups preferred.
• Typing/keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
• Good communication and people skills; able to interact with staff and the public.
• Ability to lift library materials up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist at the library reference desks and answer questions; refer complex questions to full-time staff.
• Help patrons use public computers, access the catalog, and databases.
• Assist with programming for children and with circulation desk duties.
• Attend reference training and ongoing educational programs.
• Complete shelf-reading duties and processing of books and AV materials.

Skills

Typing

Communication skills

Experience with children

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

48 college credit hours

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.

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Part-time-Library Assistant-Youth Services-Mission Bend 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, 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 $15.00 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. 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.

Fort Bend County 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.