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

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

    Posted 01-26-2024 14:48
    Edited by Rhea Young 02-12-2024 11:13

    This position has been filled.

    Montgomery County Memorial Library System
    http://www.countylibrary.org


    Location: Malcolm Purvis Library - Magnolia, Texas

    Job Title: Reference Librarian - Children's

    Annual Salary: $52,794

    Shift Hours: Hours will vary.  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 & 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
    • Maintain 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
      Cleveland TX
      936/522-2123
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