Library Assistant - Part-Time -Adult- University Branch Library

Fort Bend County•Sugar Land, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant for the Adult- University Branch Library. This role involves assisting full-time staff at reference desks, answering reference questions, and referring complex inquiries. The assistant will also help patrons use public computers for catalog access, circulation accounts, internet, and databases. Additional duties include assisting at the circulation desk, shelf-reading, book and AV processing, and attending training sessions. A key aspect of the role is continuously studying databases, online resources, and the reference collection to maintain familiarity with the library's information resources.

Requirements

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 48 credit hours of college; Transcripts are required.
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 the public.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift library materials up to 25 lbs.

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, 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.