Library Paraprofessional-Youth-Fulshear

Fort Bend County; Fulshear (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement

Full-time/Part-time benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County Library System is seeking a Library Paraprofessional-Youth to support youth patrons with materials, information needs, and engaging programs.

You will search catalogs, databases and print sources to answer inquiries, assist with collection development and maintenance, and plan tours, youth programming, and outreach—including evening/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One year related experience.
• Evening and weekend work required.
• Good verbal and written communication; strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth patrons with selecting materials and meeting informational needs.
• Explain use of reference sources and search catalogs/databases.
• Search catalogs, databases and print sources to answer inquiries.
• Assist with collection development and maintenance.
• Plan and conduct library tours and youth programs.
• Assemble displays and bibliographies of books and other library material.
• Instruct and assist other staff with duties; perform database maintenance.
• Develop, perform and manage youth services programming.
• Plan school visits and outreach activities.
• Catalog and classify materials; create MARC records; manage records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Library Paraprofessional-Youth

• Interacts with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials or meeting informational needs.
• Explains the use of reference sources such as bibliographic indexes or computer assisted reference tools.
• Searches catalog, databases and print sources to answer patron inquiries.
• Assists with collection development and maintenance.
• Plans and conducts tours and programs.
• Assembles and arranges displays and bibliographies of books and other library material.
• Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties.
• Performs database maintenance.
• Develop, perform and/or manage youth services programming.
• Plan and perform school visits and other outreach activities.
• Catalogs and classifies library materials such as books, audiovisual materials, etc.
• Provides bibliographic control using MARC Records.
• Creates records, changes holding, using and automated system.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year job related experience
• Requires evening and weekend work.
• Computer skills; good verbal and written communication, organizational skills; Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials; Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

Salary

SALARY: Min-$18.31-Max-$27.47/Hourly Closing: Upon Job Filled

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 & 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.

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!

***The selection process for this position is managed at the library branch level. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted and offered an appointment. Unfortunately, our system does not provide a status update by phone or email during the selection process.

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on 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.