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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!
- Interacts with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs. Performs basic searches using electronic, resources, databases and print sources to answer patron inquiries.
- Oversees activities in the Law Library in the absence of the Law Librarian
- Instructs and trains new employees. Provides guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer-assisted services. May plan and review work of other employees.
- Assists with collection development and maintenance. Participates in reviewing and selecting databases.
- Provides educational services to county library staff, the public, attorneys, elected officials and others. Teaches Express Classes.
- May provide copy cataloging services for law library materials.
- Participates in outreach services to the community
- Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited school preferred; knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
- Candidates without an MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA accredited school must have worked three or more years in a public or private law library setting, or have a Master of Legal Studies, Doctor of Jurisprudence, or equivalent and one year or more in a public or private law library setting.
- Night and weekend work required.
SALARY: $25.71-MIN to $32.14-Hourly
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.
