Library Paraprofessional - Youth Services - Cinco Ranch Library

Fort Bend County • Katy, TX

3d • $18 - $23

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! Interacts with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials or meeting informational needs. Explains the use of reference sources such as bibliographic indexes or computer assisted reference tools. Searches catalog, databases and print sources to answer patron inquiries. Assists with collection development and maintenance. Plans and conducts tours and programs. Assembles and arranges displays and bibliographies of books and other library materials. Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties. Performs database maintenance. Develops, performs and/or manages youth services programming. Plans and performs school visits and other outreach activities. Catalogs and classifies library materials such as books, audiovisual materials, etc. Provides bibliographic control using MARC Records. Creates records, changes holding, using an automated system. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• One year job related experience.
• Computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication including interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.
• Organizational skills and the ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Requires evening and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience working with children in groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials or meeting informational needs.
• Explains the use of reference sources such as bibliographic indexes or computer assisted reference tools.
• Searches catalog, databases and print sources to answer patron inquiries.
• Assists with collection development and maintenance.
• Plans and conducts tours and programs.
• Assembles and arranges displays and bibliographies of books and other library materials.
• Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties.
• Performs database maintenance.
• Develops, performs and/or manages youth services programming.
• Plans and performs school visits and other outreach activities.
• Catalogs and classifies library materials such as books, audiovisual materials, etc.
• Provides bibliographic control using MARC Records.
• Creates records, changes holding, using an automated system.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees