Library Clerk III-Sienna Branch Library

Responsibilities

• Serves as branch authority on circulation policies and procedures.
• Supervises full and part-time circulation staff; reviews applications, interviews performance and completes evaluations, assuring that staff meet or exceed duties; conducts regularly scheduled meetings with branch circulation staff.
• Serves as 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.
• 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 to complete daily tasks, utilizes 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.
• Affords assistance to 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.
• 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 collection. De-processes older or damaged materials.
• Attends and participates in system circulation meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings and training sessions.
• May perform on or more of the following: assists Business Office with personnel files, hiring, cash handling, timesheets, FMLA paperwork and other duties as assigned; assists Support Services Department with receiving and sorting mail, ordering supplies, supervision processing staff, performing quality control of processed materials, and other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Some college preferred.
• 3 years job related experience.
• Strong computer skills and communication skills, with the ability to learn library software applications and shelving classifications; ability to interpret policy and 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.

Qualifications

• May perform on or more of the following: assists Business Office with personnel files, hiring, cash handling, timesheets, FMLA paperwork and other duties as assigned; assists Support Services Department with receiving and sorting mail, ordering supplies, supervision processing staff, performing quality control of processed materials, and other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Skills

• Strong computer skills and communication skills, with the ability to learn library software applications and shelving classifications; ability to interpret policy and 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.

Benefits

• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Pay

SALARY: $16.32-$20.43/HOURLY

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• 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.