Library Clerk (PT) - R C Miller Library

City of Beaumont • Beaumont, TX

2d • 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 maintaining library materials in proper order, processing materials for library files, preparing statistical reports, and assisting with other library record management or projects. Responsibilities also include shelving books, answering the telephone, and potentially checking out and checking in library materials, as well as accepting overdue fines. The role also involves maintaining and processing materials and performing other library and clerical functions as required. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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
• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Minimum six (6) months library or records management experience, including typewriter and/or personal computer experience

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 record management or projects
• Shelves books
• Answers the telephone
• May check out library materials
• May check in library materials
• May accept overdue fines
• Maintains and assists with processing materials
• Performs other library and clerical functions as required
• Performs other job duties 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