Fort Bend County
education
LibraryClerkII-Circulation
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“Library Clerk II - Circulation at Fort Bend County. Skills: Circulation, patron assistance, library materials handling, data entry, cash handling. Serves as first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance, referring to other departments as necessary. May encounter irate patrons or handle emergency situations”
Industry & Context.
Ability to interpret policy and problem-solve
evening and weekend hours, handle emergency situations, Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma/GED, Two years job related experience, computer proficient with Internet, email and Microsoft Office products, Communication skills and the ability to work well with a diverse public and staff, Ability to learn library software applications and shelving classifications, Ability to interpret policy and problem-solve, and work with frequent interruptions, Position requires evening and weekend hours
Nice to Have
Some college preferred
What You'll Do.
Serves as first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance
referring to other departments as necessary
May encounter irate patrons or handle emergency situations
Assists with training and supervision of part-time library clerks
Serves as In-Charge staff in absence of Clerk III
Charges/Discharges library materials using an integrated library system
including Interlibrary loans
patron holds and Partnership library reserves
Routinely uses software applications
shelving classifications
spreadsheets to complete daily tasks
utilizes Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
converts collections on-the-fly as necessary
Inputs and maintains patron data in automated circulation system
Maintains patron records
Follows Patron Confidentiality Policy
Assists patrons paying for overdue fines and/or lost materials-handles cash
credit cards and equipment
reconciles and balances accounts
prepares daily deposits and monthly reports
Reroutes circulation materials to other branches
Routinely loads/unloads bins of library materials weighing up to 25 lbs
sorts and processes new
existing and/or donated delivery items
Routinely pushes loaded book trucks
searches shelves for missing or requested items
shelves books and other library materials
prepares items for the Hold Shelf
Receives/checks-in new periodicals
journals and newspapers
processes and maintains the collections
Weeds older or damaged materials
Attends and participates in staff meetings
Staff Development Day
committee meetings and training sessions
Other duties as assigned
May perform one or more of the following: Orders Processes
mends and cleans books and/or AV Orders and receives library materials/checks Creates records
changes holdings using an automated Processes mail for the library Performs database maintenance
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists with training and supervision of part-time library clerks; Serves as In-Charge staff in absence of Clerk III; Attends and participates in staff meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings and training sessions; Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers
Communication Scope
Communication skills and the ability to work well with a diverse public and staff
Full Job Description
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