Part-Time-Library Clerk-First Colony

Fort Bend County; Branch (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Part-Time Library Clerk for the First Colony location. You will respond to patron inquiries by phone and in person, shelve materials, and manage the holds and checkout processes using the automated system.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong computer and typing skills, good communication with staff and the public, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Working 24 hours per week, evenings and weekends are required, with full county benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Working 24 hours per week based on location.
• Strong computer skills and keyboarding ability.
• Good communication with staff and the public.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patron inquiries by phone and in person.
• Shelves library materials, maintains shelf order.
• Charges/discharges library materials using an automated system.
• Receive, sort and process delivery items.
• Prepares items for the Hold Shelf.
• Reroutes circulation materials to other branches.
• Registers patrons; issues library cards.
• Collects fines and fees.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Typing skills

Strong computer skills

Good communication

Flexible scheduling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Automated library system

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. Live Here! Work Here!

Part-Time-Library Clerk-First Colony

• Responds to patron inquiries by phone and in person.
• Shelves library materials, maintains shelf order.
• Charges/discharges library materials using an automated system.
• Receive, sort and process delivery items.
• Prepares items for the Hold Shelf.
• Reroutes circulation materials to other branches.
• Registers patrons; issues library cards.
• Collects fines and fees.
• 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 Periodicals
• 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 data base maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Working 24 hours per week based on location.
• Strong computer skills.
• Keyboard and typing skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate with staff and the public.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, talk, listen, and reach materials up to 25 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Occasional sitting (varies by unit)
• Close vision, distant vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Good with absence of disagreeable elements, rare exposure to accidents or health hazards. Position requires evening and weekend hours.
• 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.

SALARY: Part-Time $15.30 per hour, 24 hours per week.

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.