Library Assistant-Adult-Part-Time-First Colony Library

Fort Bend County

About The Position

The Library Assistant supports full-time staff at an adult reference desk at First Colony Library. The role answers reference questions and refers complicated or difficult questions to full-time staff. It helps patrons use public computers to access the public catalog, locate circulation accounts, and use the Internet and databases. The assistant may also help at the circulation desk or other reference desks, complete shelf-reading and book or audiovisual processing, and perform other duties as assigned. The position requires ongoing attendance at reference training and other educational programs when available, as well as regular study of databases, online resources, and reference books to stay familiar with the library’s information resources.

Requirements

High school diploma and 48 college credit hours.
Typing and keyboarding skills.
Computer skills, including 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, and lift library materials up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience working with adults in groups.

Responsibilities

Assist full-time staff at a library reference desk.
Answer reference questions and refer complicated or difficult questions to full-time staff.
Help patrons use public computers to access the public catalog, locate circulation accounts, and access the Internet and databases.
Assist at the circulation desk or other reference desks as required.
Complete shelf-reading duties to keep shelves in order.
Process books and audiovisual materials, and perform other duties as assigned.
Attend reference training and other educational programs as they are available.
Regularly study databases, online resources, and reference-book collections to maintain familiarity with the library’s information resources.