Library Assistant-Youth Services-Part-Time-First Colony

About the role

The Part-time Library Assistant - Youth Services position at Fort Bend County is designed to assist the full-time staff at one of the library’s reference desks. This role involves answering reference questions, guiding patrons in using public computers, and participating in various library activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide answers to reference questions, referring complex or difficult questions to the full-time staff.
• Aid patrons in using public computers to access the public catalog, locate circulation accounts, and use the Internet and databases.
• Assist in other areas of the library as needed, such as programming for children, assisting at the circulation desk, or helping at other reference desks.
• Perform assigned shelf-reading duties (keeping the shelves organized).
• Complete book and AV processing or other tasks as directed.
• Attend reference training and other educational programs regularly.
• Stay updated on the library’s information resources through studying databases, online resources, and reference-book collections.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 48 credit hours of college, with relevant experience working with children in groups preferred.
• Typing and keyboarding skills.
• Computer skills involving internet and database searching.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with staff and the public.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift library materials up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 48 credit hours of college.
• Relevant experience working with children in groups is preferred.
• Strong typing and computer skills are necessary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Physical abilities to perform tasks such as bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds are essential.

Skills

• Knowledge of reference books and databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

Full-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) and enjoy a range of benefits. Part-time employees are paid $15.30 per hour, 24 hours per week.

Pay

$15.30 per hour, 24 hours per week.

Schedule

Part-time schedule, 24 hours per week.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits, including membership in the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Part-time employees receive a salary of $15.30 per hour.

Contact Information

Please feel free to apply to multiple library jobs on our website. For further inquiries, contact Human Resources.

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.