Genealogy & Local History

Montgomery County Memorial Library System

Conroe, Texas

Application Deadline

Apply By Dec 31st, 2015

Wages

$40,560.00 to $53,500.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Conroe, TX

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

History room, a unit of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System

  • Supervises staff of 2.5 FTE, including selection, training, and evaluation
  • Coordinates, develops, and evaluates services that address users’ information needs
  • Performs information delivery and reference services
  • Provides collection development, promotion, and maintenance for the unit
  • Participates in microfilm and database acquisitions for the unit and library system
  • Presents programs for genealogy and local history training, both onsite and during outreach
  • Plans and completes special projects, including digitization
  • Develops annual budget request and monitors expenditures for approved allocations
  • Participates in System committees and professional organizations; attend meetings and conferences; maintains knowledge of current developments and practices in the field
  • Requires evening and weekend hours, as scheduled

Additional Info & Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library Information Science from an ALA accredited program or equivalent

  • Three (3) years or more professional librarian experience, knowledge of special collections methods and practices, with at least one year of management/supervisory experience
  • Experience in genealogy and local history research
  • Strong public service background
  • Advanced training or certification desirable
  • Demonstrated organizational planning skills
  • Ability to direct and motivate staff
  • Ability to achieve objectives in a team setting
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide range of users having diverse abilities
  • Technology competence, including but not limited to computer skills for access/input, online searching, microform organization/reproduction, and equipment troubleshooting for maintenance

HR Info

Lana Beathard lana.beathard@countylibrary.org 936.788.8377 ext. 6238

Submit applications to: Lana Beathard Montgomery County Library 104 I-45 North Conroe, Texas lana.beathard@countylibrary.org 936.788-8377 ext. 6238

Posted Apr 13, 2015