Library Clerk II-Circulation-George Memorial

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas County District Retirement So c—

Great employee benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Library Clerk II – Circulation to provide frontline service, check materials in/out, and process holds and interlibrary loans. The role requires handling payments, deposits and maintaining patron records. Training and supervision of part-time clerks may be part of the duties.

Evening and weekend hours are required, and staff participate in staff meetings and ongoing training. The county emphasizes equal opportunity and professional development for its employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Two years of related work experience in a library or customer-service setting preferred.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Internet, email and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate well with a diverse public and staff; capable of learning library software applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance.
• Assist with training and supervision of part-time library clerks.
• Operate circulation systems, handle holds, interlibrary loans and reservations.
• Manage cash, process payments for fines and lost materials, and balance deposits.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Communication skills

Ability to learn library software

Education

High School Diploma/GED; Some college preferred

Tools

Integrated library system

RFID

Microsoft Office

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.

Library Clerk II – Circulation

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance, referring to other departments as necessary.
• May encounter irate patrons or handle emergency situations.
• 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 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), converts collections on-the-fly as necessary.
• Inputs and maintains patron data in automated circulation system.
• Maintains patron records.
• Issues library cards.
• Follows Patron Confidentiality Policy.
• Assists patrons paying for overdue fines and/or lost materials – handles cash, cash register, credit cards and equipment.
• Counts, reconciles and balances accounts, prepares daily deposits and monthly reports.
• Reroutes circulation materials to other branches.
• Routinely loads/unloads bins of library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Receives, sorts and processes new, existing and/or donated delivery items.
• Routinely pushes loaded book trucks, searches shelves for missing or requested items, shelves books and other library materials, prepares items for the Hold Shelf.
• Receives/checks-in new periodicals, journals and newspapers, processes and maintains the collections.
• Weeds older or damaged materials.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May perform one or more of the following: Orders Supplies; Processes, mends and cleans books and/or AV items; Orders and receives library materials/checks invoices; Creates records, changes holdings using an automated system; Processes mail for the library system; Performs database maintenance.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum 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.
• Ability to interpret policy and problem-solve, and work with frequent interruptions.

Salary & Benefits

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $15.30 - $18.25 hourly based on qualifications

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.

Position requires evening and weekend hours.

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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.

About Fort Bend County

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.