Library Assistant-Adult- Part-Time-George Memorial
About The Position
Fort Bend County is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for the Adult department at George Memorial Library. This role involves assisting full-time staff at reference desks, answering patron inquiries, and helping patrons use public computers for catalog searches, account access, and internet/database usage. The position also requires assisting in other library areas, such as adult programming, the circulation desk, or other reference desks. Responsibilities include shelf-reading, book and AV processing, attending training, and continuously studying library resources to ensure familiarity with databases, online resources, and the reference collection.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 48 credit hours of college
- Typing and keyboarding skills
- Computer skills involving use of the internet and database searching
- Good communication skills and ability to interact easily with staff and public
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift library materials up to 25 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience working with adults in groups preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the full-time staff at one of the library’s reference desks.
- Provide answers to reference questions, referring complicated or difficult questions to the full-time staff.
- Assist patrons in using the public computers to access the public catalog, locate circulation accounts, and access the Internet and databases.
- Help in other areas of the library as required, such as doing programming for adults, assisting at the circulation desk, or helping out at other reference desks.
- Complete assigned shelf-reading duties (keeping the shelves in order).
- Complete book and AV processing or other duties as assigned.
- Attend reference training and other educational programs on a continuing basis, as they are available.
- Study the databases, Online Resources, and reference-book collection on a regular basis in order to ensure familiarity with all of the library’s information resources.
Benefits
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
