JOB TITLE: LIBRARY ASSISTANT - PART-TIME - YOUTH SERVICES
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!

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the professional staff of the branch in providing library patrons with assistance in locating materials and information.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the full-time staff at one of the librarys reference desks.
Provide answers to reference questions, referring complicated or difficult questions to the full-time staff.
Assist patrons in using the public computers to access the public catalog, locate circulation accounts, and access the Internet and databases.
Help in other areas of the library as required, such as doing programming for children, assisting at the circulation desk, or helping out at other reference desks.
Complete assigned shelf-reading duties (keeping the shelves in order.
Complete book and AV processing or other duties as assigned.
Attend reference training and other educational programs on a continuing basis, as they are available.
Study the databases, Online Resources, and reference-book collection on a regular basis in order to ensure familiarity with all the librarys information resources.

Previous experience preferred but not required.

REQUIREMENTS:
Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 48 credit hours of college.
Typing and keyboarding skills.
Computer skills involving use of the Internet and database searching.
Good communication skills and ability to interact easily with staff and public.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift library materials up to 25 lbs.

Position requires evening and weekend hours.

SALARY: $15.00 per hour, 24 hours per week

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. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply. To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs 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.