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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.

This position is responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs; planning and implementing a variety of young adult programs to encourage library usage and to foster community relations; providing exceptional customer service, reference, and readers' advisory and maker space activities; and assisting Library patrons in the use of library services, facilities, and equipment. Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services. 

•  Plan, coordinate, and promote young adult services and programs, including summer reading, maker space and other special events
• Identify information needs in the community and plan and provide services to meet these needs
• Responsible for Innovation Lab activities
• Provides reader's advisory and reference services
• Develop and sustains partnerships with college departments, local schools and organizations in serving young adult services customers
• Develop an engaging and attractive young adult library collection through awareness of current young adult literature
• Attend staff meetings, activities, and/or professional conferences, and actively serve on committees
• Implement knowledge of current trends in young adult services, programs and maker space initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Education:

• Masters of Library Science 

• At least one (1) year of Customer Service experience
• At least 1 year working directly with Young Adults 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

•  Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient with the Internet and Office 365
• 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.)
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process 

•  Katherine Tyra @ Bear Creek Library

• Full-Time; 40 hours a week. 
• Typical shifts are Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends, etc.

• $21.86 Per Hour. 
• Paid Biweekly

• Some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & 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.