Clerk - Library

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 197 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS02

Qualifications:

College hours, high school diploma or GED


Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain confidentiality


Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills


Library experience helpful


Computer knowledge and skills required (Microsoft Office, constructing queries, troubleshooting)


Ability to work within deadlines and handle frequent interruptions


Physical ability to move books and equipment


Positive and professional attitude


General knowledge of office equipment and procedures


Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed

Primary Purpose :

Assist the library media specialist with supervision and management of the school library media center. Support the services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing and using information empowering them to be proficient life-long learners. Assist the library media specialist to ensure that the library media center is actively involved in the instructional programs of the campus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist students and staff members in using information.
2. Assist the library media specialist with facilitation of both small and large student groups.
3. Assist students and staff members with locating print, audiovisual and electronic resources.
4. Assist with the development and implementation of student reading incentive programs.
5. Assist with the enforcement of library media center rules.
6. Assist in managing a library media center that is aesthetically pleasing, age appropriate, user friendly and reflects the interests and needs of the students and staff.
7. Perform computerized circulation operations of all library inventoried items.
8. Coordinate the training, supervision and scheduling of student assistants and adult volunteers.
9. Create student-centered bulletin boards, displays and activity centers.
10. Perform clerical duties such as: typing correspondences, processing of requisitions and purchase orders, answering telephones, faxing, photocopying, filing and shelving.
11. Assist with scheduling of equipment and library usage.
12. Assist in the usage and maintenance of audiovisual equipment.
13. Assist with annual inventory of library materials.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, typewriter, copier and fax machine.

Working Conditions:

Ability to maintain a positive attitude under the stress of frequent interruptions, multiple tasks, deadlines and technical problems/delays. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.