Librarian I, Academic Liaison-University Library

Fort Bend County • Sugar Land, TX

4d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Librarian I, Academic Liaison for the University Library. This role assists with teaching library orientations and research skills to students and public library patrons, as well as coordinated library instruction on campus. The position involves designing and preparing presentations, handouts, and content for these sessions. The librarian will interact with patrons to help them select materials and meet informational needs. This role is also responsible for library instruction and managing transfers and reserve materials in the absence of the Academic Liaison. Additionally, the position participates in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster.

Fort Bend County is a rapidly growing county known for its quality of life and diverse, inclusive community. The county values its employees as the key to its success and fosters a welcoming workplace environment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
• Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
• 2 years of job related experience.
• Computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to assist patrons of varying educational levels
• Ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, students, faculty, staff and elected officials.
• Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assists with teaching Library orientations and Research Skills to students and public library patrons.
• Assists with teaching coordinated library instruction on campus, as requested by individual instructors and faculty.
• Designs and prepares presentations, handouts and content for Library orientations, Research Skills and coordinated library instruction.
• Interacts with the library patrons to assist them in selecting materials or meeting informational needs.
• Responsible for the library instruction in the absence of the Academic Liaison.
• Responsible of transfers and materials placed on reserve by students, instructors and faculty in the absence of the Academic Liaison.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level