Reference Librarian Tullis

 APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1.) You must FIRST take the Montgomery County Clerical Test and pass with the required scores before you can submit an application for this position.

Request Clerical Testing: Send request by email to: jobs@mctx.org Subject Line: Clerical Testing  Include in body of email: Last name, First name

WATCH YOUR EMAIL: An email with your clerical test invitation will be sent to you. Follow instructions provided in email.*Please allow up to 72 hours for human resource to respond*

TEST TYPE & SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: Typing: NET 35 wpm, Admin: 70%, Math: 70%, Word: 70%, Excel: 70%

*** MUST INCLUDE RESUME WITH APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION ***

Department: Montgomery County Library

Job Title: Reference Librarian - Young Adult

Job Grade: 102

Annual Salary: $57,264 - $74,232 (Actual Salary will be determined based upon qualifications)

Location: R.B. Tullis Library - 21569 US Hwy 59 - New Caney, TX 77357 

Civil Service: Yes

Shift Hours: Hours will vary. Includes evening and Saturdays, as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Library and Information 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 verification
• Ability to work in person - not remote.

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 programs for young adult services in the community, including partnership with schools and other organizations.
• Works with branch manager to identify needs and develop budget requests
• Organizes and coordinates young 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, appropriate
• Maintains awareness of professional trends, methods and ethics, particularly with regard to your adult literature and services.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

**After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.

Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.