Library Paraprofessional-George Memorial

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Library Paraprofessional for George Memorial Library. This role involves interacting with library patrons to assist them with material selection and informational needs, explaining the use of reference sources, and searching various databases and print sources to answer inquiries. The position also supports collection development and maintenance, plans and conducts tours and programs, and assembles displays and bibliographies. Additionally, the paraprofessional will assist and instruct other employees, perform database maintenance, develop and manage youth services programming, and plan/perform school visits and outreach activities. Cataloging and classifying library materials using MARC Records and an automated system are also key responsibilities. The role includes participation in emergency management activities as directed. This position requires evening and weekend work.

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.

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