Library Assistant-Youth Services-Part-Time-Sienna Branch

Fort Bend; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,388 - 24,765; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County’s Sienna Branch is hiring a Library Assistant for Youth Services on a part-time basis. You will assist at reference desks, help patrons with digital resources, and support programming for children. Training and ongoing education are provided to stay current with library resources.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 48 college credits, plus experience with kids. The role requires typing and computer skills and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 48 college credits.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Typing

Computer skills

Communication

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma

48 college credits

Job description

## Library Assistant-Youth Services-Part-Time-Sienna BranchApplylocations: Library-Sienna Branchtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR1486-07-26**Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers):** Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. 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-Sienna Branch* 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 WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION BY PHONE OR EMAIL, DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO APPLY TO MULTIPLE OTHER LIBRARY POSITIONS TO INCREASE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION. THANK YOU!!!Minimum Qualifications* Requires high school diploma and 48 credit hours of college.* \*\*\*YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO UPLOAD YOUR TRANSCRIPTS OR CERTIFICATIONS IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE LIST THEM ON YOUR RESUME.* 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**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.*