Youth Services Librarian I: Inspire Books & Programs

Fort Bend County; Branch (LA); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fort Bend County seeks a Librarian I-Youth at the First Colony branch to assist patrons, guide collections, and support youth services.

The role includes supervising staff, coordinating programs, and engaging with schools and community groups. Night and weekend work is required as part of the responsibilities, with a starting salary range of $25.97–$32.47 per hour and full-time benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school.
• Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
• No previous experience required.
• Good computer and organizational skills; ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Night and weekend work is required.

Aufgaben

• Interacts with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs.
• Searches online catalog, databases and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
• Directs assigned staff and oversees activities in a branch library or portion of the central library unit.
• Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
• Provides guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer assisted services.
• Assembles and arranges displays and bibliographies of books and other library materials.
• Represents the library system at schools, community groups or professional associations.
• Plans and conducts tours and programs for adults or children.
• Instructs and trains new employees. May plan and review work of other employees.
• Recommends materials for selection. Assists in collection development and maintenance.
• In the Youth Services Department, assists with story time, Summer Reading Club, outreach programs and other youth related activities.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County Managers.

Kenntnisse

Library knowledge

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Jobbeschreibung

Fort Bend County seeks a Librarian I-Youth at the First Colony branch to assist patrons, guide collections, and support youth services.

The role includes supervising staff, coordinating programs, and engaging with schools and community groups. Night and weekend work is required as part of the responsibilities, with a starting salary range of $25.97–$32.47 per hour and full-time benefits.