Library Assistant-Youth Services-Part-Time-University Branch

Fort Bend County•Quitman, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for the Youth Services department at the University Branch. This role involves assisting full-time staff at reference desks, answering reference questions, and helping patrons use public computers. The position also includes assisting in other library areas such as children's programming, the circulation desk, and other reference desks. Duties also encompass shelf-reading, book and AV processing, attending training, and studying library resources to ensure familiarity with information resources.

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 children 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 children, 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.