Library Clerk

Grayson College; Ellsworth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Grayson College is seeking a Library Clerk to support daily library operations for students, faculty and the community. The role involves working with the automated library system (ILS), creating and maintaining records, assisting at the information desk, and helping patrons access resources.

Responsibilities include processing materials for cataloging, inventorying collections, shelving and relocating items, and guiding users in the use of databases and OPAC.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of similar or related experience.
• A high school education or GED.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to interact with students, staff and community with courtesy and helpfulness.
• Sound decision-making and basic problem-solving skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ILS, OCLC and MARC systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate the integrated library system (ILS) to create and maintain accurate records for users and materials, assist at the information desk, respond to questions, and refer patrons to staff as needed.
• Process materials for cataloging, prepare materials for access, inventory collections, and relocate items as space requires.
• Explain and demonstrate the use of library equipment, databases, and OPAC; assist with opening/closing procedures.
• Create displays and support educational marketing opportunities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Two+ years experience

Microsoft Office

ILS systems

OCLC

MARC systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

Library Clerk

Role

Supports the daily operations of library services for users in a cooperative, efficient and in an informed
manner that enhances their experience at the Library.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• 30% | Performs a full range of functions within the automated, integrated library system (ILS),
  including creating and maintaining accurate records for library users and materials. Provides service at
  the information desk and assists users in accessing library resources. Responds to questions, identifies
  user needs, and refers students, faculty, and community members to the appropriate staff member
  when additional assistance is required. Daily responsibilities include circulating materials, registering
  new cardholders, answering telephone calls, and processing holds.
• 30% | Processes materials, preparing for cataloging, and creating ready access of tools. Inventories
  collections. Maintain materials in accurate locations. Shelves materials and shifts materials according to
  needs of space.
• 20% | Demonstrates and explains the use of library equipment, databases, and related technology,
  including print management systems and the online public access catalog (OPAC), etc. Assists with
  opening and closing procedures for the library.
• 15% | Create displays and help with educational marketing opportunities
• 5% | Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Performance Measurements

1. | Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. | Provides professional, courteous, and friendly service to students, staff, faculty, and library patrons.
3. | Maintains the confidentiality of library records as required.
4. | Enters data accurately. Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
5. | Works independently to complete multiple assignments with limited supervision.
6. | Maintain acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
7. | Maintains current knowledge of computer systems and applications required to perform daily work.
8. | Maintains Library public areas and stacks in a clean and orderly fashion.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience: Two or more years of similar or related experience.
  
• Education: A high school education or GED.
• Interpersonal Skills: Work normally involves contacts with persons beyond immediate associates generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (students, visitors or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.
• Other Skills: Sound decision-making skills, Basic problem-solving skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ILS systems, OCLC, and MARC systems
• Physical Requirements: The work requires the ability to push loaded book carts up to 50lbs, walking, sitting, stooping, and routinely lifting lightweight items.
• Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical library.

Compensation: $15.82 - $23.73 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.