Library Clerk

FTE: 0.6

POSITION LOCATION: Lakewood, Allen, AA Open

SALARY: AAEA - OP Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Administrator (duties also assigned by building librarian)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 – 4 years of library experience

• Have the ability to switch from task to task and refocus
• Enjoy teens and have a desire to help them succeed in school
• Be excited to work with people from various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ages, and skills
• Love libraries, books, information, and learning
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal land written
• Be able to perform repetitive tasks
• Exhibit neatness and attention to detail
• Be able to organize information alphabetically and numerically
• Be able to take directions, as well as work independently
• Have experience working or volunteering in a library and knowledge of standard library functions and procedures (or be a frequent user of a library)
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology that facilitates access to library resources and management materials

For all libraries

• Greeting students, teachers, visitors with a positive and open mind
• Exhibiting enthusiasm for the many aspects of the work and actively develop an atmosphere of teamwork
• Remaining mindful of the operations of the library and pitches in where necessary
• Seeking input or ideas from the librarian for improvement of library functions when tasks are unclear
• Answering reference questions and assisting students and staff in locating library materials, using the library catalog, and using online databases
• Assisting with computer/equipment circulation
• Stays current with the latest information technology in order to facilitate student and teacher access to resources and library program.
• Assisting students and staff with computer and technology equipment
• Overseeing student sign-in
• Checking in and shelving materials
• Collecting lost library book fines and updating student library records
• Checking out library materials
• Updating library catalog as requested by the librarian
• Preparing library materials for circulation--e.g. reconciling invoices, cataloging, stamping, covering, and labeling books and other items
• Mending damaged or worn materials and equipment
• Conducting inventory as directed by the librarian
• Conducting shelf reading
• Cleaning computers as needed
• Cleaning/dusting library bookshelves and tables as necessary
• Answering library phone, taking messages, and retrieving messages.
• Building specific as directed by the librarian:
  Assisting teachers and students with printers/copiers, entering Help Tickets for machine repair or issues, decorating bulletin boards and other areas of the library, operate and change laminator as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the librarian

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to students, staff and parents.

• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Operate personal computer at an intermediate level as well as operate various programs, such as Word, Excel, File Maker Pro and internet.
• Work with media equipment such as video, laminating machine and fax and typewriters.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Develop…