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

Fort Bend County; Branch (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement system

Equal opportunity employer

Disability accommodations available

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Part-time Library Assistant for Youth Services at the University Branch. You will support reference desks, assist patrons with catalogs and databases, and help with programming for children and shelving duties.

The role requires a high school diploma and 48 college credits, plus strong communication and computer skills. The position is part-time (24 hours/week) with inclusion in the county retirement system and full benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 48 credit hours of college; relevant experience with children preferred.
• Typing and keyboarding skills; computer skills involving internet and database searching.
• Good communication and ability to interact with staff and the public; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the full-time staff at one of the library’s reference desks.
• Provide answers to reference questions or refer difficult queries to staff.
• Help patrons use public computers to access the catalog, accounts, internet and databases.
• Assist in other areas of the library and complete shelf-reading duties.
• Complete book and AV processing and attend training programs as available.
• Study library resources to stay familiar with information resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing/keyboarding

Internet & database searching

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

48 college credit hours

Job description

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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-University 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.
  
  

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.