Library Clerk II

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

Responsibilities and Qualification

• Assists Adult Collection Development Coordinator with collection development duties and assignments.
• Compiles and prepares collection development selection lists from review journals and sources.
• Creates Adult Collection Development team documents, including team surveys.
• Creates orders for New York Time best-sellers, including new titles and additional copies, as needed, to cover patron hold requests.
• Processes Holds Purchase Alerts for the Adult Collection Development Coordinator and the Youth Services Coordinator.
• Maintains the Standing Order spreadsheets ensuring accuracy.
• Creates orders for Standing Order materials, including, but not limited to Author Standing Order, Large Print Standing Order, and Continuations.
• Uses vendors databases, Polaris ILS, and EDI to electronically order books.
• Manages the Professional book collection, checking-in/out materials for staff, managing holds, and maintaining the collection.
• Attends monthly Adult Collection Development meetings, presenting as needed, and recording minutes and sharing with the Adult Collection team.
• Provides support to Adult Services staff with technical issues with selection lists or team documents.
• Maintains book club reservations for Fort Bend County Libraries' staff and community book clubs using Microsoft Access.
• Provides Reader's Advisory for book club groups.
• Keeps statistics for book club requests and board game/puzzle requests.
• Organizes materials for Book Club Selection Committee and compiles feedback.
• Maintains book club collection, recommending copies to be replaced or weeded.
• Manages board game & puzzles reservations using Microsoft Access.
• Recommends board games & puzzles to be added to the collection by tracking branch feedback and staying up to date with new games and game trends.
• Charges/Discharges library materials using Polaris ILS for specific library collections.
• Maintains patron records; follow Patron Confidentiality Policy.
• Serves as coverage for the Administration Reception Desk as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings and training sessions.
• May perform one or more of the following: Orders Supplies; Processes books and/or AV items; Orders and receives library materials/checks invoices; Creates records, changes holdings using an automated system; Performs database maintenance.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED. Some college preferred.
• 2 years job related experience is required.
• Good verbal and written communication including interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees. Ability to work well with a diverse public and staff.
• Organizational skills and the ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner. Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn library software applications; experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Attention to detail and ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to interpret policy and problem-solve.

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $17.89 per hour based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located HERE.

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.

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