Fort Bend County

education

LibraryClerkII-Circulation

$0–0k Katy, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

education
Problems you'll solve

Ability to interpret policy and problem-solve

Eligibility Requirements

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

**Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers):** Please click [_here_](https://wd5.myworkday.com/fortbendcountytx/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true) to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. 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! Library Clerk II * 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, internet, email, 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. Issues library cards. Follows Patron Confidentiality Policy. * Assists patrons paying for overdue fines and/or lost materials-handles cash, cash register, credit cards and equipment. Counts, 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. Receives, sorts and processes new, existing and/or donated delivery items.

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