Job Description
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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!
Librarian II-Fulshear-Youth
- Performs collection development for young adults; Recommends materials for selection, prepares orders, assists branches with weeding damaged and outdated materials.
- Directs support services staff in all processing and data entry of young adult materials.
- Conducts regular meetings with YA representatives from branch locations, provides support, monitors collections and programming.
- Assists with developing goals, policies and procedures for YA collections and services.
- Develops, plans and/or conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage library use by young adults ages 14-18; Evaluates services to young adults in conjunction with the Programming Manager and Youth Services Coordinator.
- Creates and promotes an environment that attracts and invites young adults to use the collection; Creates bookmarks and displays for young adult areas; Assists branch YA representatives in planning collections, programs and spaces for young adults.
- Promotes, publicizes and represents young adult services and the library to the community; Utilizes a variety of techniques (book talks, competitions, etc.) to encourage young adults; Collaborates with schools and other agencies providing services to young adults.
- Provides a variety of information services to young adults; May instruct young adults in basic computer use and basic research skills; May provide reference and reader’s advisory to young adults.
- Maintains communication and good working relationship with other library departments (PIO, Youth Services, Programming, Staff Development, etc.)
- Attends conferences, trainings and workshops as appropriate; May attend monthly collection development and database meetings; Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
- 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
- 2 years job related experience; post MLS experience preferred.
- Computer skills; Good verbal and written communication, supervisory and 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.
SALARY: $28.80-$36.00 /HOURLY
CLOSING DATE: Upon Filling Position
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
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.