Reference Librarian - Children's - 314

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Department: Montgomery County Library

Job Title: Reference Librarian- Children’s

Job Grade: 102

Annual Salary: $54,537 - $70,697

Shift Hours: Hours will vary. Includes evenings and Saturdays, as assigned

Location: Kevin Brady Library, 2250 Buckthorne Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, or within last semester

• Previous library work experience desired

• Good communication skills, oral and written

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with library customers and co-workers

• Experience with computer software & technology, including use of electronic catalog

• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office

• Internet search skills

• Presentation experience and skills

• Supervisory experience beneficial

• Experience with PC maintenance desirable

• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record
  

Primary Job Duties

• Provides readers advisory and reference service including on-line computer searching for children, young adults and adults, as needed

• Assist in maintaining and developing the library collections, including print, audiovisual, and electronic resources

• Selects materials for the circulating and reference collections

• Plans and coordinates children’s services and programs, including summer reading programs

• Supervises full time and part time Library Assistant II’s who participates in delivering youth services

• Provides readers’ advisory and reference service, including online computer searching

• Develops highly visible public relations program for youth services in the community, including schools and other organizations

• Assist in budget development to meet unit and system goals

• Attends and participates in professional activities, conferences, and committees

• Maintains an awareness of professional trends, methods and ethics, particularly with regard to children’s literature and services

• Performs any and all other duties assigned
  

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.

Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.