Library Asst II - Conroe - Montgomery County Texas

Description

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1.) You must FIRST take the Montgomery County Clerical Test and pass with the required scores BEFORE you can submit an application for this position.

How to request Clerical Testing:
Send request by email to:

Subject Line:
Clerical Testing, Include in body of email: Last name, First name


WATCH YOUR EMAIL:
An email with your clerical test invitation will be sent to you. Follow instructions provided in email.

Please note, the actual test will come from the email address:
, so check your spam/junk folder as well. *Please allow up to 72 hours for Human Resources to respond*- TEST TYPE &


SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

Typing:
Net 30wpm, Admin: 70%, Math: 70%

Department:
Montgomery County Memorial Library

Job Title:
Library Assistant II - Genealogy

Job Grade: 5


Hourly Pay Rate:
$ $17.57

Location:
Central Library, North, Conroe, TX 7730 I

Shift Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) Includes evenings and Saturdays, as assigned
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in genealogy and local history research preferred
• Previous library work experience (volunteer work considered)
• Basic computer skills required. Experience with automated library catalog, Internet search skills and social media platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with library customers and other staff members
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to organize work priorities
• Ability to accomplish objectives in a team setting
• Physical ability to perform responsibilities as listed
• Must pass background investigation
• Valid TX Driver's License and clean driving record

Primary Job Duties

• Provides excellent customer service to visitors of all ages with their research needs, including group tours, orientation and research instruction, programs
• Assists visitors with the use of computers, standard software, electronic databases and equipment. Ensures technology is performing correctly
• Instructs visitors in the use of all types of media digitization equipment operation and genealogy research methods
• Prepares manuscripts, periodicals, and books for the bindery. Coordinates shipping and receiving, and budget agreements with Administration
• Responds to telephone, mail, and email question, and reference queries
• Maintains the appearance and order of the unit: shelving materials, shifting books, straightening furniture
• Uses Microsoft Office for the maintenance and circulation of unit correspondence, statistics, supply lists and other reports
• Performs in-house book and periodical repairs
• Participates in special projects and events of the unit, including outreach events
• Follows opening and closing procedures of the unit and the library system
• Participate in meetings and training as appropriate
• Works evenings and weekends as scheduled, responding to the librarian in charge
• Performs other duties as 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.