Salary : $14.32 Hourly

$14.32 Hourly

Location :

1702 North Main Danbury, TX

Job Type : Part Time

Part Time

Job Number : 00001160

00001160

Department : Library

Library

Division : Danbury Library

Danbury Library

Opening Date : 05 / 30 / 2024

05 / 30 / 2024

Description

Assists the general public with library and reference materials and provides other necessary library functions within established guidelines by performing the following duties.

Hours :

20 hours per week, Monday-Saturday, including some evening hours Must submit resume and cover letter Example of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists library patrons, including but not limited to : Checking materials in and outAccepting requests for library materialsAnswering questionsProviding light reference and readers' advisory serviceAnswering the telephone and directing calls as necessaryAssisting with computer and printer / copier useImplements library policy and regulationsOperates online automated circulation system (ILS)Handles procedures for overdue, lost, or damaged materialsCounts money and prepares daily reportsShelves library material as neededAssists with library programs as needed, including program preparation and presentationRecords daily statisticsAttends staff meetings and serves on committees as requestedReconciles ILS-generated reportsPerforms other work as needed, including but not limited to special projects and supervisor assignmentsRegular attendance is required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis is not a supervisory position.Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to customers and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSFamiliarity with general database concepts and a demonstrated ability through work history or training to learn specific concepts and practices associated with the current ILAS used by the Brazoria County Library System.

Familiarity with contemporary "best practices" of PC use, peripheral equipment, and network interfaces.Working knowledge of Windows 10, and Microsoft Office 2016.

Ability to type at least 30 words per minute with a high degree of accuracy.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNone is required for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform non-essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk and sit; have manual dexterity to handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and push or pull heavy book carts.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job takes place within a typical library office environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS / REQUIREMENTSThe incumbent in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the County's safety policies and procedures.

Ask the supervisor for details.

DRUG / ALCOHOL POLICYDrug / Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug / alcohol testing is required.Supplemental Information

DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent retirement package, which includes : Government Pension through TCDRS with fixed interest and a county match of 2 : 1 at retirement;

we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement.

Last updated : 2024-06-10