Reference Librarian - Genealogy & Local History
Montgomery County Memorial Library System
Conroe, TX
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Job Description
- Manages the operations of the Genealogy & Local 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 evenings and weekend hours, as scheduled
- Any and all other duties assigned
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
- Salary dependent upon qualifications
- Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm) Includes evenings and Saturdays, as assigned
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
Website
http://www.countylibrary.org
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://mctx.org/departments/departments_g_-_j/human_resources/job_opportunities.php
HR Info
Submit applications to: Lana Beathard, Montgomery County Library, 104 I-45 North, Conroe, Texas 77301 lana.beathard@countylibrary.org 936-522-2128
Posted Jan 5, 2022
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