Library Circulation Specialist - Patron Services

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Library Clerk II-Circulation to serve as the first point of service for patrons and to support daily circulation duties. The role involves training staff, handling loans, and using the integrated library system with RFID technology.

Responsibilities include supervising part-time clerks in absence of the Clerk III, managing holds and interlibrary loans, and processing deposits. Evening/weekend hours are required."

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; Some college preferred.
• Two years job related experience.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Internet, email and Microsoft Office products.
• Communication skills and the ability to work well with a diverse public and staff.
• Ability to learn library software applications and shelving classifications.

Responsibilities

• Serves as first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance, referring to other departments as necessary.
• Assists with training and supervision of part-time library clerks. Serves as In-Charge staff in absence of Clerk III.
• Charges/Discharges library materials using an integrated library system, including Interlibrary loans, patron holds and Partnership library reserves.
• Routinely uses software applications, shelving classifications, internet, email, spreadsheets to complete daily tasks, utilizes RFID, converts collections on-the-fly as necessary.

Education

High School Diploma/GED; Some college preferred.

Two years job related experience

Tools

Internet

Email

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a Library Clerk II-Circulation to serve as the first point of service for patrons and to support daily circulation duties. The role involves training staff, handling loans, and using the integrated library system with RFID technology.

Responsibilities include supervising part-time clerks in absence of the Clerk III, managing holds and interlibrary loans, and processing deposits. Evening/weekend hours are required."