Library Assistant

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Library Assistant to support library materials processing, circulation, and to assist students and staff under the supervision of the school librarian.

You will perform clerical tasks, help locate materials, and promote library use while applying procedures and policies. The role requires a high school diploma and customer service experience, with familiarity with library systems and office equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience providing direct customer service.
• Ability to utilize library management systems.
• Ability to maintain clerical and financial records and prepare routine reports.
• Familiarity with word processing and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to the school librarian.
• Supports and assists the school librarian in encouraging library use.
• Assists in processing library materials and circulating resources.
• Assists students and staff in locating materials and utilizing resources and technologies.

Skills

Library management systems

Policy procedures

Word processing

Data entry

Customer service

Online search techniques

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Overview

The Library Assistant performs varied tasks to support library materials processing and circulation, assist students and staff and support the school librarian.

Roles And Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Provides clerical support to the school librarian
• Supports and assists the school librarian in encouraging library use
• Assists in processing library materials and circulating resources
• Assists students and staff in locating materials and utilizing resources and technologies

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma

Experience

Experience providing direct customer service

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to utilize library management systems
• Ability to apply library procedures and policies
• Ability to compose routine memoranda and letters with general instruction
• Ability to maintain clerical and financial records and prepare routine reports
• Ability to operate a word processor and standard office equipment
• Knowledge of on-line search techniques
• Proficiency in word processing and data entry

Physical Requirements and Environmental Hazards

RARE

• Lift or move 26-50 pounds
• X
• Lift or move more than 50 pounds
• X
• Climb/Descend (ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.)
• X
• Balance
• X
• Stoop
• X
• Kneel
• X
• Crouch/ Squat
• X
• Crawl
• X
• Reach
• X
• Stand
• X
• Sit
• X
• Walk
• X
• Push
• X
• Pull
• X
• Bend/turn/twist head or neck
• X
• Bend/turn/ twist waist
• X
• Manipulate (pick, pinch, etc. with fingers)
• X
• Grasp
• X
• Feel
• X
• Talk
• X
• Hear
• X
• See
• X
• Remain stationary
• X
• Repeat hand/arm, wrist/finger motion
• X
• Operate machines and/or power tools
• X

RARE

• Challenging physical interactions (biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc.)
• X
• Challenging verbal interactions (offensive language, shouting, threats, etc.)
• X

Reports To

Principal

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours

10 Months/ 190 Days/ 7 Hours

Salary Level

Universal/Scale B.1 - Non-Exempt Level 4

Salary Scale

https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range

$22.47-$23.87

Remote Work Eligible

No

Union Designation

Non-Certified