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Children's Librarian - Montgomery County Library, Montgomery, TX

  • 1.  Children's Librarian - Montgomery County Library, Montgomery, TX

    Posted 11-02-2022 13:54
    Edited by Rhea Young 12-12-2022 09:49
    This position has been filled.


    Montgomery County Memorial Library System
    Location: West Branch Library - Montgomery, TX
    http://www.countylibrary.org

    Job Title: Reference Librarian - Children's

    Annual Salary: $49,796 - $56,000
    Shift Hours: Includes evenings & Saturdays, as assigned

    Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:
    • Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
    • Previous library work experience desired.
    • Experience with computer software and technology, including use of electronic catalog.
    • Experience with PC maintenance desirable. 
    • Supervisory experience beneficial.
    • Internet search skills.
    • Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
    • Experience in accomplishing objectives within team setting.
    • Good communication skills, oral and written.
    • Must pass background verification.

    Primary Job Duties:
    • Provides readers advisory and reference service including online computer searching for children, young adults and adults, as needed.
    • Assists in maintaining and developing the library collections, including print, audiovisual and electronic resources.
    • Selects materials for the circulating and reference collections and monitors expenditures within established budget.
    • Plans and coordinates children's services and programs, including summer reading programs.
    • Supervises full-time Library Assistant II who participates in delivering youth services.
    • Develops highly visible public relations program for youth services in the community, including schools and other organizations.
    • Assists 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 other work as needed.

    To Apply:
    All applications and resumes must be submitted through Montgomery County Human Resources.
    https://mctx.org/departments/departments_g_-_j/human_resources/job_opportunities.php

    Montgomery County Human Resources Dept.
    501 N. Thompson Suite 400
    Conroe, TX  77301

    email: jobs@mctx.org
    phone: (936) 539-7886
    fax: (936) 788-8396

    Library contact:
    Lana Beathard - Business Manager
    lana.beathard@countylibrary.org
    (936) 788-8377​

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    Rhea Young
    Library Director
    Montgomery County
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