Library Clerk II-Circulation-West Houston Area/Mission Bend Branch Library

Fort Bend County•Mission Bend, TX

1d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the first point of contact for patrons at the library, handling inquiries, assisting with library materials, and managing patron data. The role involves operating library systems, handling financial transactions, and maintaining library collections. The position also requires participation in staff meetings and training sessions, and may involve additional duties such as ordering supplies or processing mail. Employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS), and full-time employees receive a range of benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Two years job related experience.
Strong computer skills; proficient with Internet, email and Microsoft Office products.
Communication skills and the ability to work well with a diverse public and staff.
Ability to learn library software applications and shelving classifications.
Ability to interpret policy and problem-solve, and work with frequent interruptions.
Position requires evening and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance, referring to other departments as necessary.
Assists with training and supervision of part-time library clerks.
Serves as In-Charge staff in absence of Clerk III.
Charges/Discharges library materials using an integrated library system, including Interlibrary loans, patron holds and Partnership library reserves.
Routinely uses software applications, shelving classifications, internet, email, spreadsheets to complete daily tasks, utilizes Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), converts collections on-the-fly as necessary.
Inputs and maintains patron data in automated circulation system.
Maintains patron records.
Issues library cards.
Follows Patron Confidentiality Policy.
Assists patrons paying for overdue fines and/or lost materials-handles cash, cash register, credit cards and equipment.
Counts, reconciles and balances accounts, prepares daily deposits and monthly reports.
Reroutes circulation materials to other branches.
Routinely loads/unloads bins of library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
Receives, sorts and processes new, existing and/or donated delivery items.
Routinely pushes loaded book trucks, searches shelves for missing or requested items, shelves books and other library materials, prepares items for the Hold Shelf.
Receives/checks-in new periodicals, journals and newspapers, processes and maintains the collections.
Weeds older or damaged materials.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings and training sessions.
Orders Supplies
Processes, mends and cleans books and/or AV items
Orders and receives library materials/checks invoices
Creates records, changes holdings using an automated system
Processes mail for the library system
Performs database maintenance.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.