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Young Adult Librarian - Montgomery County Library, New Caney, TX

  • 1.  Young Adult Librarian - Montgomery County Library, New Caney, TX

    Posted 04-28-2023 09:13
    Edited by Rhea Young 06-09-2023 15:01

    This position has been filled.

    Montgomery County Memorial Library System

    http://www.countylibrary.org 

    Location: R.B. Tullis Library - New Caney, TX

    Job Title: Reference Librarian - Young Adult

    Annual Salary: 
    $49,796 - $58,000
    Shift Hours: Includes evenings & Saturdays, as assigned

    Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:
    - Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or within last semester
    - Previous library work experience with children and/or young adults
    - Experience with computer software and technology, including use of electronic catalog
    - Internet search skills
    - Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office
    - Good communication skills, oral and written
    - Presentation experience and skills
    - Experience in accomplishing objectives within a team setting
    - Must pass background investigation

    Primary Job Duties:
    - Provides readers advisory and reference service for children, young adults and adults as needed, including online searching
    - Implements and interprets library policies and procedures for library users and staff
    - Selects and maintains materials for the young adult collection and monitors expenditures within established budget
    - Plans and coordinates young adult services and programs at the branch, including summer reading program
    - Develops a highly-visible public relations program for young adult services in the community, including partnerships with schools and other organizations
    - Works with Branch Manager to identify needs and develop budget requests
    - Organizes and coordinates youth volunteer program to help in the library
    - Identifies curriculum needs in the community, plans and provides services to meet those needs
    - Attends and participates in professional activities, conferences, committees and meetings, as needed
    - Maintains an awareness of professional trends, methods and ethics, particularly with regard to young adult 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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