Chesapeake Public Schools
JOB DESCRIPTION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
LIBRARY CLERK
Department: Multiple
Pay Grade: U107
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position performs intermediate clerical work in a school library (media center). Work is performed under regular supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists the school librarian in the operation of the library.
Assists teachers and students in the full use of library services.
Operates computerized system for circulating library materials.
Staffs circulation desk; assists with student book selection; charges and discharges books.
Assists students with location and use of library materials.
Maintains magazine and newspaper files and records.
Assists in controlling status of books in circulation; checks on overdue books.
Generates overdue and other computerized reports.
Shelves returned books; replaces incorrectly shelved books; labels and mends books.
Types and/or proofreads, book labels and pockets, letters, book orders and other material, keeps, updates and; compiles circulation and other statistics and prepares other reports.
Circulates library equipment and materials; operates library equipment.
Assists with bulletin board displays.
Assists with inventory of all library materials.
Maintains computerized records.
Receives telephone calls and walk in patrons; provides information and assistance or directs to appropriate staff members.
Types general correspondence, schedules, newsletters, and records.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
At least one year of experience in general clerical work, preferably in a school library.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a school library.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
Skill in operating standard office machines.
Skill in operating data processing and audio-visual equipment.
Skill in typing accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
Ability to learn standard library tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines.
Ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping tasks.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school employees.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.