Librarian III-Branch Manager-Fulshear Branch Library

Responsibilities

• Interviews, trains, schedules, supervise and reviews performance of assigned staff.
• Recommends selection of new employees, employee transfers or promotions, disciplining and discharging employees.
• Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
• Prepares preliminary unit budget; tracks or monitors budget expenditures.
• Performs collection development; recommends materials for selection, prepares orders, weeds damaged and outdated materials.
• Attends monthly Branch Managers or Youth Services, Department Head, collection development and database meetings.
• Attends conferences, training and workshops as appropriate.
• Provides guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer-assisted services.
• Interacts with the library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs.
• Sets up and operates library computers and other equipment.
• Searches on-line catalog, databases and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
• Represents the library system at schools, community groups or professional associations.
• Plans and conducts tours and programs for adults or children.
• Recommends changes in policies and procedures.
• In the Youth Services Department, plans, conducts and oversees story time, Summer Reading Club 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
• 3 years job related experience post-MLS, with a minimum one year of management experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Proficient in using library management software and databases.
• Experience with online cataloging and database searching.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong customer service skills.

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

SALARY: $32.26-$40.33/Hourly

Schedule

Hours may vary based on departmental needs.

Benefits

• Retirement plan.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Continuing education reimbursement.

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.