Library Clerk II-Support Services-Administration Office-Richmond, TX

Current Fort Bend County employees (excluding election workers) should apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub.

About the role

Serves as the first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance, referring to other departments as necessary. May encounter irate patrons or handle emergency situations.

Assists with training and supervision of part-time library clerks; serves as In-Charge staff in absence of Library Clerk III.

Responsibilities

• Charges/discharges library materials using an integrated library system, including Interlibrary loans, patron holds, and Partnership library reserves.
• Routinely uses software applications, shelving classifications, internet, email, spreadsheets, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID); converts collections on-the-fly as necessary.
• Inputs and maintains patron data in automated circulation system; maintains patron records; issues library cards; follows Patron Confidentiality Policy.
• Assists patrons paying for overdue fines and/or lost materials—handles cash, cash register, credit cards, and equipment; counts, reconciles, and balances accounts; prepares daily deposits and monthly reports.
• Reroutes circulation materials to other branches; routinely loads/unloads bins of library materials weighing up to 25 lbs; receives, sorts, and processes new, existing, and/or donated delivery items.
• Routinely pushes loaded book trucks, searches shelves for missing or requested items, shelves books and other library materials, prepares items for the Hold Shelf.
• Receives/checks-in new periodicals, journals, and newspapers; processes and maintains the collections; weeds older or damaged materials.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings, and training sessions.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• May perform one or more of the following:
  • Orders supplies.
  • 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED. Some college preferred.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Strong computer skills and communication skills, with the ability to learn library software applications and shelving classifications.
• Ability to interpret policy, problem-solve, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work well with a diverse public and staff.
• Proficient with Internet, email, and Microsoft Office products.

Pay

$15.30–$18.25/hour

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees enjoy a wide range of additional benefits.