Associate I-Library Clerk

Mt Hermon Pre-School Center; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools Mt Hermon Pre-School Center in Portsmouth, Virginia seeks an Associate I – Library Clerk to support daily library operations under the librarian and principal. The role handles circulation, cataloging, shelving, and assisting students and teachers with library resources; light clerical tasks and record keeping are required.

Starting immediately, non-exempt position with pay range $18.94 to $31.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of school library procedures and equipment.
• Ability to learn standard library tasks and follow routines.
• Ability to perform routine clerical and record-keeping tasks.
• Ability to operate standard office machines and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate circulation desk and assist with check-out/in.
• Assist students with locating and using library materials.
• Maintain magazine and newspaper files and subscriptions.
• Track book status, overdue items, fines, and damages.
• Shelve books, mend items, and correct shelving as needed.
• Prepare catalog cards, labels, and related materials.
• Process A-V equipment and materials and operate it as required.
• Assist with bulletin boards and displays.
• Maintain computerized records and reports.
• Answer phones and assist patrons or direct to staff.
• Type general correspondence, schedules, newsletters, and purchase orders.

Skills

Clerical work

Customer service

Book handling

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

A-V equipment

Job description

Portsmouth Public Schools Mt Hermon Pre-School Center - Portsmouth, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE I – LIBRARY CLERK REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 105

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible clerical work in a school library; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Librarian and/or School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assisting the school librarian in the operation of the library; assisting teachers and students in the full use of library services.

• Operates circulation desk, assists with book selection, charges and discharges books;
• Assists students with location and use of library materials;
• Maintains magazine and newspaper files and subscriptions;
• Assists in controlling status of books in circulation, checks on overdue books, collects fines for over-due, lost or damaged books;
• Shelves returned books, replaces incorrectly shelved books, labels and mends books;
• Types and/or proofreads catalog card sets, book labels and pockets, letters, book orders and other material, keeps, updates and corrects card files, compiles circulation and other statistics and prepares other reports;
• Processes A-V equipment and materials, operates A-V equipment;
• Assists with bulletin board displays;
• Receives and processes mail;
• Receives telephone calls and walk-in patrons, provides information and assistance or directs to appropriate staff member;
• Types general correspondence, schedules, newsletters, purchase orders, files and records;
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a school library; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to learn standard library tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines; ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping tasks; ability to operate standard office machines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school employees; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.

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, pushing, pulling, lifting, and fingering; 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; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in general clerical work.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Associate I-Library Clerk

Portsmouth Public Schools Mt Hermon Pre-School Center - Portsmouth, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Portsmouth Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5405464

Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 27, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE I – LIBRARY CLERK REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 105

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible clerical work in a school library; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Librarian and/or School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assisting the school librarian in the operation of the library; assisting teachers and students in the full use of library services.

• Operates circulation desk, assists with book selection, charges and discharges books;
• Assists students with location and use of library materials;
• Maintains magazine and newspaper files and subscriptions;
• Assists in controlling status of books in circulation, checks on overdue books, collects fines for over-due, lost or damaged books;
• Shelves returned books, replaces incorrectly shelved books, labels and mends books;
• Types and/or proofreads catalog card sets, book labels and pockets, letters, book orders and other material, keeps, updates and corrects card files, compiles circulation and other statistics and prepares other reports;
• Processes A-V equipment and materials, operates A-V equipment;
• Assists with bulletin board displays;
• Maintains computerized records;
• Receives and processes mail;
• Receives telephone calls and walk-in patrons, provides information and assistance or directs to appropriate staff member;
• Types general correspondence, schedules, newsletters, purchase orders, files and records;
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a school library; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to learn standard library tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines; ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping tasks; ability to operate standard office machines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school employees; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.

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, pushing, pulling, lifting, and fingering; 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; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in general clerical work.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.94 to $31.23 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Geraldine Jackson
• 801 Crawford Street
• Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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