JOB SUMMARY:

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 Description:

Performs under direct supervision following oral or written instructions. All work is subject to review for accuracy, correctness, and completeness, both during and after execution. Normal supervisor is the department head or branch manager but may be assigned to work under the direction of other staff members. Basic functions are to assist the professional staff of the branch in providing library patrons with assistance in locating materials and information.

• Assists the full-time staff at one of the library’s 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 databases.
• Help in other areas of 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).
• 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 of the library’s information.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires high school diploma and 48 credit hours of college.
• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Typing and keyboarding skills, computer skills involving 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. 

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 per hour working up to 24 hours per week (Part-Time)

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

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.