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Harris County Public Library (HCPL) - History 
What began in 1921 and the years following as a collection of small libraries housed in stores, post offices and private homes has grown into a system of 26 branch buildings, 2 technology service centers, and 2 partner locations offering collection/circulation services. HCPL operates branches in unincorporated parts of Harris County and cities which do not have their own library systems.
 
Brief Position Overview (Katherine Tyra @ Bear Creek Library):
Directs and coordinates the daily operations of the Adult and Young Adult Program Department. This position implements and interprets library policies for library users and staff, supervises and motivates staff, models and promotes exceptional customer service, and engages the community to ensure services meet customer needs and are aligned with the library and department strategy. They serve as a liaison between Library Departments, Branch Manager and branch staff and monitors current strategic objectives to develop future library services, community partnerships, and programs. Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interviews, trains, supervises, schedules, coaches, mentors, and evaluates staff
• Identifies library needs in the community; plans and provides adult and young adult services and programs to meet community needs
• Develops and manages the department's planned expenditures, including gift funds, when applicable; identifies grant opportunities
• Supervises the library in the absence of the Branch Manager
• Develops and maintains rapport with external stakeholders, including the library Friends
• Oversees the shaping of engaging and attractive adult and young adult collections through awareness of current literature
• Prepares reports to compile and analyze the department's statistics
• Attends staff and administrative meetings, activities, and/or professional conferences, and actively serves on committees
• Researches and applies for grant opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA or AASL accredited school

• At least three (3) years of Librarian experience

• At least one (1) year of Supervisory experience

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment

• Ability to work well with public and staff members

• Proficient with Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• Proficient with the Internet and Office 365

• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Location:

• Katherine Tyra @ Bear Creek Library  

  • 16719 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084  

• Full-Time; 40 hours a week

• Typical shifts are Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends, etc.

• $26.29 Per Hour

• Paid Biweekly

• This role may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. However, some duties may require bending, stooping & standing for periods at a time.

• This job typically operates in a professional office environment. 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• At times, work can be performed in an outdoor environment and possible exposure to inclement weather or various temperature changes. There could be exposure to dangerous or aggressive/adverse populations.