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Lone Star College

Part-Time Librarian

Montgomery, TX · On-site

$29.76/hr

Instructs students, faculty, and other library users in accessing and using print, audio-visual ... Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the ...

Midland College

PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT (Pool)

Midland, TX · On-site

$11/hr

Posting Details Position Information Job Title PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT (Pool) Position Status Part Time Classification Title Part-Time Hourly-Up to 19 hpw Work Location Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield ...

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Library Assistant - Part-Time - Adult - Cinco Ranch Branch Library

Fort Bend County

Katy, TX • On-site

$15.30/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Fort Bend County rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

289th of 638 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here 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!
Part-time
  • Assist the full-time staff at one of the library's reference desks.
  • Provide answers to reference questions, referring complicated or difficult questions to the full-time staff.
  • Assist patrons in using the public computers to access the public catalog, locate circulation accounts, and access the Internet and databases.
  • Help in other areas of the library as required, assisting at the circulation desk, or helping out at other reference desks.
  • Complete assigned shelf-reading duties (keeping the shelves in order).
  • Complete book and AV processing or other duties as assigned.
  • Attend reference training and other educational programs on a continuing basis, as they are available.
  • Study the databases, Online Resources, and reference-book collection on a regular basis in order to ensure familiarity with all of the library's information resources.

Minimum Requirements
  • Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 48 credit hours of college; Transcripts are required.
  • Relevant experience working with adults in groups preferred.
  • Typing and keyboarding skills.
  • Computer skills involving use of the Internet and database searching.
  • Good communication skills and ability to interact easily with staff and the public.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift library materials up to 25 lbs.
  • Position requires evening and weekend hours.

***The selection process for this position is managed at the library branch level. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted and offered an appointment. Unfortunately, our system does not provide a status update by phone or email during the selection process.
SALARY: Part-Time $15.30 per hour, 24 hours per week
CLOSING: Upon filling position
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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