Library Service Specialist - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Applications Accepted From
:ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN#
34057

Division
:
Customer Experience

Reporting Location
:
Various

Workdays & Hours
:
MONDAY - SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Youth Library Service Specialist will:
Provide innovative programming in the library for youth of all ages including story time, crafts, video gaming, STEM kits, after school programs, and passive programming.
Collaborate with local community groups, other libraries and city departments, as well as schools and day cares.
Utilize general knowledge of literature and resources to promote many services like literacy and homework help resources such as Brainfuse and Learning Express Library.

Adult Services Library Service Specialist will:

Provide programming in the library for all ages including book clubs, senior programming, English classes, citizenship computer classes, business resources, job searching, and after school programs.
Facilitate the use of the library technology, introducing new technologies to library customers, and troubleshooting technologyrelated issues.
Work with local community groups, other libraries, and city departments.

HPL serves a population of 2.2 million citizens through a network of 42 library locations spread out across the Houston area.

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WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required.
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year to year basis

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES:

Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office;
Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others;
Experience working with children and families; and
To better serve our diverse communities, fluency in a foreign language is highly preferred.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department _may_ administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

SALARY INFORMATION

PAY GRADE:
13

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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