Librarian Ii - Collection Development

Salary: $30.57 Hourly
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 11697
Department: Public Library
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 12/31/2023 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Position Description
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.
Librarian II - Collection DevelopmentOverview:
The Collection Development Librarian, under the supervision of the Collection Development Manager, identifies, evaluates, and selects timely, high quality, and diverse materials for library purchase, adhering to a budget. The Collection Development Librarian is expected to work both independently and with other staff and the public to execute varying service priorities for the HCPL system.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts print, audiovisual, and electronic Collection Development, maintenance, and evaluation following established guidelines, meets with vendors to review products and services, and exercises professional judgment to identify, evaluate, and select adult and youth library materials in multiple formats, both purchased and donated.
• Exercises professional judgment to anticipate and meet demand, address customer and staff requests, and respond to community and collection needs.
• Collaborates with other HCPL departments in support of system programs and initiatives such as Satellite collections, story times, Summer Reading, Gulf Coast Reads, and Bookhunters, as well as HCPL grant projects.
• Curates content in response to outside events, internal needs, and patron requests.
• Participates in determining annual budget allocations for adult and youth materials and tracking budgets through provided reports.
• Participates in system collection management, including visiting and working in branches, weeding, assessing floating practices, creating branch displays, and facilitating branch staff training.
• Attends professional conferences, activities, and staff meetings and actively serves on committees and obtains required training per calendar year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
UNOFFICIAL COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION
Education & Experience:

• Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited university
  • Consideration will be given to individuals currently pursuing a master's degree in Library Science and will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months
  • Proof of completion of the degree will be required for permanent status in the position

One (1) year of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving

One (1) year of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for children and adults in a learning or leadership environment

OR

• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving
• Two (2) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for children and adults in a learning or leadership environment

OR

• Associates degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving
• Four (4) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for children and adults in a learning or leadership environment

OR

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Six (6) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving
• Six (6) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for children and adults in a learning or leadership environment

Additional Requirements:

• Unofficial copies of transcripts are required along with the application.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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 personal mobile device for the 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.
Preferences
Language:

• Bilingual

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | 40 hours a week
• Position generally scheduled Monday - Friday; occasionally weekend work.
• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.

Salary:

• $30.57 Per Hour
• Paid Biweekly

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment suh as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• This would require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.

Work Location:

• Administrative Building - 5749 South Loop East, Houston, TX 77033

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Do you have a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited university?Degree major/minor and graduation date must be documented on your application education history.

• Yes
• N/A; No Degree

03
If you selected No in response to the previous question, are you currently pursuing a master's degree in Library Science that will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months?(Proof of completion of the degree will be required for permanent status in the position.)

• Yes
• N/A; No Degree

04
Have you completed 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

05
Please describe your educational background (i.e. diploma, degree, certifications, etc.) including the level of education completed, area of study, and completed major and minor programs.
06
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for children and adults in a learning or leadership environment?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more
• I do not have this experience

07
Please provide details about your verifiable experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for children and adults in a learning or leadership environment.*** Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.***(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities.If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
08
Which of the following best describes your verifiable customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more
• I do not have this experience

09
Please provide details about your verifiable customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.*** Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.***(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities.If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
10
How would you rate your organization, written and oral communication skills?

• High: Confident/Competent
• Medium: Some areas of strength
• Low: Limited skills
• I do not possess this skill and/or experience

11
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. F...