Librarian I-Youth-George Memorial Library

About the role

The Librarian I-Youth position within Fort Bend County focuses on interacting with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs. This role involves searching online catalog, databases, and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries. It also includes directing assigned staff, keeping statistical records, preparing reports, providing guidance and support to staff, assembling and arranging displays and bibliographies, representing the library system at schools, community groups, or professional associations, planning and conducting tours and programs for adults or children, instructing and training new employees, planning and reviewing work of other employees, recommending materials for selection, assisting in collection development and maintenance, and participating in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County Managers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• 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 the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Night and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with library software and systems.

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.

Pay

Starting salary range: $25.71 - $32.14 hourly based on qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time employees work varying schedules to accommodate the needs of the library system.

Benefits

Fort Bend County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks. Details can be found in the employee handbook or by contacting Human Resources.

Start Date

The start date for this position will be determined upon completion of the hiring process and background checks.

Closing Date

The position will remain open until filled.

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.