Library Clerk (PT) - Theodore Johns Library

City of Beaumont • Beaumont, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists patrons with library materials, including the use of the catalog, copy machine, and computer equipment. The role involves locating books and periodicals, maintaining library materials in proper shelf order, processing materials for library files, preparing statistical reports, and typing assigned reports. The Library Clerk also assists with other library records management or projects and shelves books. Additional duties include maintaining and assisting with processing materials, and performing other library and clerical functions as required. Job description statements describe the general nature and level of work, but are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Knowledge of library techniques and procedures desired
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to operate equipment including adding machine, PC, and typewriter
• Ability to type 30 wpm
• Ability to communicate with the public in a tactful and effective manner
• Ability to maintain library and archival records
• Skill in alphabetizing and mathematical calculations
• Ability to read and make decisions
• Constantly sees and hears
• Frequently stands, cleans desk area, kneels, operates a PC, performs data entry, stoops, twists body, walks, writes by hand
• Infrequently answers the telephone, files, sorts, sits, squats, types, operates a printer, operates a calculator, carries, holds, lifts, drags and pulls objects weighing up to 30 lbs., pushes objects weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Minimum six (6) months library or record management experience, including typewriter and/or personal computer experience
• Data entry and a library skills test administered
• Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons with library materials
• Assists the public with correct use of catalog, copy machine and computer equipment
• Locates books, periodicals and other materials
• Maintains library materials by proper shelf order
• Processes materials for the library files
• Prepares statistical reports
• Types assigned reports
• Assists with other library records management or projects
• Shelves books
• Maintains and assists with processing materials
• Performs other library and clerical functions as required

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED