Library Clerk - Part Time - 20 hours - West Pearland

Brazoria County

9d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the general public with library and reference materials and provides other necessary library functions within established guidelines by performing the following duties. Must submit resume and cover letter Shift: 20 hours per week, Monday- Saturday, including some evening hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to customers and employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to type at least 30 words per minute with a high degree of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with general database concepts and a demonstrated ability through work history or training to learn specific concepts and practices associated with the current ILAS used by the Brazoria County Library System.
• Familiarity with contemporary "best practices" of PC use, peripheral equipment, and network interfaces.
• Working knowledge of the most recent versions of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to library patrons, including but not limited to: Checking materials in and out
• Accepting requests for library materials
• Answering questions
• Providing light reference and readers' advisory service
• Answering the telephone and directing calls as necessary
• Assisting with computer and printer/copier use
• Implements library policy and regulations
• Operates an online automated circulation system (ILS)
• Handles procedures for overdue, lost, or damaged materials
• Counts money and prepares daily reports
• Shelves library material as needed
• Assists with library programs as needed, including program preparation and presentation
• Records daily statistics
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as requested.
• Reconciles ILS-generated reports
• Performs other work as needed, including but not limited to special projects and supervisor assignments

Benefits

• Government Pension through TCDRS with fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement.

What This Job Offers

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