Library Clerk III - Circulation - Cinco Ranch Library

Fort Bend County•Katy, TX

4d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

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