Library Clerk (Part-Time/26 Hours Per Year/TMRS)

City of Mansfield JobBoard • Mansfield, TX

1d • $17

About The Position

Part-time library staff member will assist library patrons in the use of library materials and services, including reference and referral, homework help, computer help, reader’s advisor, and library events and programs. Library Clerks will also assist Librarians with ongoing projects and outreach. EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED: Check in and shelve library materials, read and straighten shelves and process new materials prior to shelving. Assist patrons locating information in books, periodicals, and online. Assist patrons with use of library computers, including Windows Office programs, the Internet and use of the circulation system and catalog. Issue library cards to patrons. Take in fees at the service desk, answer questions and assist with patrons with their accounts. Generally assist patrons with use of the library and be available to assist full-time staff with various tasks and projects as needed. Perform other tasks as needed. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Ability to support the mission of the public library with regard to intellectual freedom and confidentiality of patron records
• Familiarity with a computer work environment, including Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point
• Familiarity with Polaris automated circulation and catalog systems and/or ability to learn them
• Abilities to alphabetize and to understand and learn Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
• Good people skills, ability to work with patrons and coworkers, ability and willingness to accept supervision and training
• Ability to stoop and to lift 30 pounds
• High school graduation or equivalent
• MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SATURDAYS AND TWO EVENINGS PER WEEK

Nice To Haves

• College courses in related field

Responsibilities

• Check in and shelve library materials
• Read and straighten shelves and process new materials prior to shelving
• Assist patrons locating information in books, periodicals, and online
• Assist patrons with use of library computers, including Windows Office programs, the Internet and use of the circulation system and catalog
• Issue library cards to patrons
• Take in fees at the service desk, answer questions and assist with patrons with their accounts
• Generally assist patrons with use of the library and be available to assist full-time staff with various tasks and projects as needed
• Perform other tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

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