Librarian I - Youth Services - Fulshear Branch Library

Fort Bend County • Fulshear, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Librarian I for the Youth Services department at the Fulshear Branch Library. This role involves assisting patrons with library materials and information needs, searching various resources, and overseeing assigned staff and activities. The librarian will also be responsible for maintaining statistical records, providing guidance on library technologies, creating displays, representing the library in the community, planning and conducting programs, training new employees, and recommending materials for the collection. Specific duties in Youth Services include assisting with story time, the Summer Reading Club, outreach programs, and other youth-related activities. The position also requires participation in emergency management duties during local disasters. Fort Bend County emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and a high quality of life for its employees and the community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
• Good computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.

Nice To Haves

• Transcripts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs.
• Searches online catalog, databases and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
• Directs assigned staff and oversees activities in a branch library or portion of the central library unit.
• Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
• Provides guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer assisted services.
• Assembles and arranges displays and bibliographies of books and other library materials.
• Represents the library system at schools, community groups or professional associations.
• Plans and conducts tours and programs for adults or children.
• Instructs and trains new employees.
• May plan and review work of other employees.
• Recommends materials for selection.
• Assists in collection development and maintenance.
• Assists with story time, Summer Reading Club, outreach 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.

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