Library Clerk II-Mission Bend Branch Library

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fort Bend County library is seeking a service-oriented team member to serve as the first point of contact for patrons, both in person and by phone, assisting with circulation, holds, and ILL.

The role requires strong computer skills, adaptability, occasional evening/weekend shifts, and the ability to train part-time clerks; candidates must be able to lift 25 lb and work in a dynamic public environment. Fort Bend County provides a benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Strong computer skills with Internet, email, and MS Office.
• Good communication and ability to work with a diverse public.
• Ability to learn library software and shelving classifications.
• Ability to interpret policy and solve problems; handle interruptions.
• Evening and weekend hours required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of service for patrons; refer to other departments.
• Assist with training and supervision of part-time clerks.
• Operate circulation systems including holds and ILL.
• Handle payments for fines and process deposits and reports.
• Reroute materials to branches and manage holds.
• Load/unload bins weighing up to 25 lbs and shelve materials.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Learn library software

Policy interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automated library system

RFID

Job description

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.

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 RANGE

$15.30 - $18.25/ Hourly based on qualifications.

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.

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.

Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.

We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”.

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.