Librarian I-Youth-Missouri City Library

Fort Bend County•Missouri City, TX

1d•$26 - $32

About The Position

Provides professional library services in a branch library or central library unit and participates in planning programs, policies, or objectives for the employee’s work group and department. In the Youth Services Department, supports story time, Summer Reading Club, outreach programs, and other youth-related activities. The role requires night and weekend work.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited school; transcripts may be required.
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 and interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
Night and weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

Assist library patrons in selecting materials and meeting informational needs.
Search online catalogs, databases, and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
Direct assigned staff and oversee activities in a branch library or part of the central library unit.
Maintain statistical records of unit activities and prepare reports.
Guide and support staff in using bibliographic and computer-assisted services.
Assemble and arrange displays and bibliographies of books and other library materials.
Represent the library system at schools, community groups, or professional associations.
Plan and conduct tours and programs for adults or children.
Instruct and train new employees; may plan and review other employees’ work.
Recommend materials for selection and assist with collection development and maintenance.
Assist with story time, Summer Reading Club, outreach programs, and other youth-related activities.
Participate in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County Managers.