Part-Time-Library Clerk-Fulshear

Fort Bend County; Fulshear (TX); On-site; USD 17,388 - 24,765; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County in Fulshear is seeking a Part-Time Library Clerk who will respond to patron inquiries and manage library materials. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift materials up to 25 lbs, and have strong computer skills. The position offers pay of $15.30 per hour for 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, talk, listen, and lift materials up to 25 lbs. daily.
• Occasional sitting (varies by unit).
• Close vision, distant vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patron inquiries by phone and in person.
• Shelves library materials and maintains shelf order.
• Charges/discharges library materials using an automated system.
• Processes delivery items and prepares them for the Hold Shelf.
• Registers patrons and issues library cards.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Keyboard and typing skills

Good communication skills

Ability to understand and carry out instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Part‑Time Library Clerk – Fulshear. Responds to patron inquiries by phone and in person.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patron inquiries by phone and in person.
• Shelves library materials, maintains shelf order.
• Charges/discharges library materials using an automated system.
• Receives, sorts and processes delivery items.
• Prepares items for the Hold Shelf.
• Reroutes circulation materials to other branches.
• Registers patrons and 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 database maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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 lift 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.

Salary

Part‑time $15.30 per hour, 24 hours per week.

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 benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.