Library Clerk III - Circulation - Cinco Ranch Library
About The Position
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Library Clerk III 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; Reviews applications, interviews performance and completes evaluations, assuring that staff meet or exceed duties; 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; May encounter irate patrons or handle 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), 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 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, 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. Other duties as assigned. May perform on or more of the following: 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.
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
- Reviews applications, interviews performance and completes evaluations, assuring that staff meet or exceed duties
- 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
- May encounter irate patrons or handle 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), 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 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, 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
- Other duties as assigned
- 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.
Benefits
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
