Youth Services Outreach Paraprofessional-Full-Time-George Memorial
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! Youth Services Outreach-Library Paraprofessional-FULL TIME 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 material. Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties. Performs database maintenance. Develop, perform and/or manage youth services programming. Plan and perform 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 and automated system. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One year job related experience
- Requires evening and weekend work.
- Computer skills; good verbal and written communication, organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials
- Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
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 material.
- Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties.
- Performs database maintenance.
- Develop, perform and/or manage youth services programming.
- Plan and perform 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 and 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.
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
