Library Clerk II-Circulation-Sugar Land

Fort Bend; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County's library system is seeking a Library Clerk II-Circulation in Sugar Land. You will be the first point of service for patrons, handle circulation tasks, and assist with staff training in a busy public library.

You will operate the integrated library system, manage holds and Interlibrary Loans, and process new materials. Evening and weekend hours are required, with opportunities to support diverse patrons.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Two years of related work experience is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Internet, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn library software and shelving classifications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse public.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of service for patrons entering the library.
• Assist with training and supervision of part-time library clerks.
• Charge and discharge library materials using an integrated system.
• Maintain patron records and issue library cards.
• Handle cash, deposits and daily reports.
• Participate in emergency management activities as directed.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Ability to learn library software

Evening and weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Library Clerk II-Circulation-Sugar Land 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.

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. Position requires evening and weekend hours.

Salary

SALARY RANGE: $15.30 - $21.47 hourly based on qualifications.

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

Company Culture

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!

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.