Library Clerk III - Circulation - Cinco Ranch Library

Fort Bend County•Katy, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Library Clerk III to oversee circulation functions at the Cinco Ranch Library. This role involves supervising staff, serving as the branch authority on circulation policies, and providing first-level patron assistance. The position requires managing library materials, patron data, and financial transactions related to fines and fees. The Library Clerk III will also be involved in receiving and processing new materials, maintaining collections, and participating in staff meetings and training. Additional duties may include assisting the Business Office with personnel and administrative tasks, and supporting the Support Services Department with mail processing and supply ordering. The role also requires participation in emergency management activities as directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
3 years relevant customer service and cash handling experience.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the full range of circulation functions at a branch location.
Serves as branch authority on circulation policies and procedures.
Supervises full and part-time circulation staff, including reviewing applications, interviewing, and completing evaluations.
Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with branch circulation staff.
Serves as first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance, referring to other departments as necessary.
Handles interactions with potentially irate patrons or emergency situations.
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) and converts collections on-the-fly as necessary.
Inputs and maintains patron data in automated circulation system.
Maintains patron records and issues library cards, following the Patron Confidentiality Policy.
Assists patrons paying for overdue fines and/or lost materials, handling cash, cash register, credit cards and equipment.
Counts, reconciles, and balances accounts, preparing daily deposits and monthly reports.
Reroutes circulation materials to other branches.
Routinely loads/unloads bins of library materials weighing up to 25lbs.
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, and prepares items for the Hold Shelf.
Receives/checks-in new periodicals, journals and newspapers, processes and maintains the collection.
De-processes older or damaged materials.
Attends and participates in system circulation meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings and training sessions.
Assists Business Office with personnel files, hiring, cash handling, timesheets, FMLA paperwork and other duties as assigned.
Assists Support Services Department with receiving and sorting mail, ordering supplies, supervision processing staff, performing quality control of processed materials, and other duties as assigned.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.