Library Specialist I - Adult Programming (Lone Star College- Tomball Community L

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) - History  What began in 1921 and the years following as a collection of small libraries housed in stores, post offices and private homes has grown into a system of 26 branch buildings, 2 technology service centers, and 2 partner locations offering collection / circulation services. HCPL operates branches in unincorporated parts of Harris County and cities which do not have their own library systems.

What you will do at Harris County Public Library :

This position is responsible for developing programs for an adult audience. Provide customer service, reader’s advisory, and basic reference service. Leads Adult Literacy program and services focused on citizenship readiness, English as a second language, and adult basic education. Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services.

This position is at the Lone Star College (LSC) - Tomball Campus. The LSC-Tomball Community Library is a joint library partnership between the LSC-Tomball Campus and the Harris County Public Library (HCPL) to serve both the academic and public communities.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Plans, coordinates, and promotes adult services and programs focused on citizenship readiness, English as a second language, adult basic education, summer reading, and other special events
• Identifies literacy needs of library service areas in cooperation with branch staff and Program, Partnerships, and Outreach Division
• Provides literacy programs and services focused on citizenship readiness, English as a second language, and adult basic education
• Supports, encourages and empowers adult literacy-focused team members throughout the library service areas by providing guidelines, resources, and partnership connections
• Provides customer service, reader’s advisory, and basic reference service within and beyond our walls
• Promotes library services to adults and the community
• Provides individualized technical assistance to library users
• Collaborates with the branch team to develop, implement, and market programs in the library and community
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with local / community organizations
• Develops an engaging and attractive library collection
• Attends staff meetings, activities, and / or professional conferences and actively serves on committees
• Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation  but  ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"  will not be accepted for qualifications .

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Lone Star College- Tomball Community Library – 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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