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

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 17,388 - 24,765; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Part-time Library Assistant for Youth Services at Mission Bend Library. This role involves assisting full-time staff at the reference desk, answering reference questions, and supporting patrons with library resources.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, 48 college credit hours, and good communication skills. This part-time position offers $15.30 per hour with 24 hours per week. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children in groups preferred.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift library materials up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist at reference desks and answer reference questions.
• Assist patrons with public computers and access to catalogs.
• Help in programming for children and at the circulation desk.
• Attend reference training and study databases regularly.
• Complete shelf-reading duties and other assigned tasks.

Skills

Typing and keyboarding skills

Computer skills involving Internet and database searching

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma and 48 college credit hours

Job description

Overview

Fort Bend County is seeking a Part-time Library Assistant – Youth Services for 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. 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 to ensure familiarity with all of the library’s information resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist at reference desks and answer reference questions; refer difficult questions to full-time staff.
• Assist patrons with public computers, catalogs, circulation accounts, Internet, and databases.
• Help in other areas of the library as required, such as programming for children, assisting at the circulation desk, or helping out at other reference desks.
• Attend reference training and other educational programs; study databases and resources regularly to stay familiar with the library’s information resources.
• Complete shelf-reading duties and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and 48 college credit hours; relevant experience working with children in groups preferred.
• Typing and keyboarding skills; computer skills involving Internet and database searching; good communication skills and ability to interact easily with staff and the public.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift library materials up to 25 pounds.

Salary and Benefits

Part-time position: $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 benefits.

Equal Opportunity

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. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation and emphasizes quality of life for families.