Library Clerk (28 HRS)

City of Mission Texas; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mission Texas is seeking a Library Clerk to work across library areas, providing information and materials to patrons. The role may include day and evening/weekend shifts and may involve serving as lead clerk in assigned areas.

The position requires daily public contact and a genuine desire to help patrons meet their needs, with basic typing, filing and office procedures experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/GED or equivalent in experience is required.
• Some experience in library functions and activities is expected and preferred.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in accessing information and library materials.
• Follow library rules, policies and procedures.
• Input/check/verify/create bibliographic information.
• Repair and process library materials.
• Shelve books and materials daily.
• Set up and operate library equipment, computers, and media/software.
• Answer patron telephone calls and provide reference assistance.
• Box and sort donations, assist with unloading donated materials.
• Maintain discipline in the library and on library grounds.
• Record statistics and prepare reports.

Skills

Public relations

Phone skills

Customer service

English writing

Spanish preferred

Education

High school graduate/GED

Job description

Job Opportunities

The Library Clerk will work in different library areas and is expected to have a basic knowledge of the tasks and procedures performed in these areas. The Library Clerk may have day and/or evening/weekend shifts and may serve as lead clerks or team leaders in their assigned areas. The Library Clerk is also responsible for assisting patrons of the City’s Library in accessing and obtaining information and library materials. The position requires daily contact with the public and must have a sincere desire to help patrons meet their needs.

Qualifications

II. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate/GED or equivalent in experience is required.
• Some experience/expertise in library functions and activities is expected and preferred.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate, or failure to report information will cause the applicant’s rejection from consideration for employment.
• Applicant must pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screening administered by the City of Mission’s third-party drug testing facility at the City’s expense.
• Applicant must have a current valid class “C” driver license from the department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past two (2) years.

IV. SKILL ABILITY REQUIREMENT

• General and some specialized knowledge of library procedures.
• Perform the job with special attention to good public relations, safety, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, supervisor, and co-workers.
• Utilize good organization, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency.
• Utilize excellent phone skills to communicate effectively.
• Work independently and be self-directed.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish a plus.

V. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist patrons of the City’s Library in accessing and obtaining information and library materials.
• Follow all Library rules, policies and procedures.
• Input/check/verify/ and create bibliographic information.
• Repair and process Library materials.
• Shelve books and materials on a daily basis.
• Set up and operate Library equipment, computers, and media/software.
• Answer patron telephone calls and provide verbal assistance in reference to library materials.
• Box and sort donations from patrons.
• Assist patrons in unloading material donated to the Library from their vehicles.
• Assist in maintaining discipline in the library and on Library grounds.
• Record statistics and prepare reports.
• Have a sincere desire to help patrons meet their needs.
• Basic typing, filing and knowledge of office procedures.
• Check books in and out of the Library.
• Clean and dust Library shelves, desks, computers, walls, floors, and work areas.
• Pick up books left throughout the Library.
• Monitor and assist with computers.
• Dust shelving, computers, and work areas.
• Shift books and other Library material as required.
• Cover lunches, work at other public service desks.
• Participate in department and Library meetings.
• Assist with closing of the Library as needed.
• Perform other duties as delegated or assigned by the Supervisor.

VI. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set up for events and programs inside or outside the building.
• Assist with programming, special projects and preparation of displays.
• Keep storage and work areas clean and organized.

VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:

• Personal Computer, Computer key board, Computer printer
• Computers, Typewriter, Software Programs, Telephone
• CDD DVD ROM, Internet, online reference tools
• Library material collections and circulating items.
• Copy & Fax machine.
• Pens, pencils, highlighters, 10 key calculators, Stapler, rulers
• Policy & Procedure Handbook

VIII. WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposures to the following environmental conditions are required for this job. The majority of the time, the individual works indoors in a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment. Job hazards are low and include normal hazards associated with working in an office environment as well as specific hazards involved with installation, maintenance, and use of library materials, stacks, electrical (ex.:computer networks, audio/video players, 16mm projector) and mechanical (example: book trucks) equipment.

IX. MANUAL DEXTERITY

Both fine and gross hand manipulation are required to perform essential job functions. Gross hand manipulation is utilized to grip a series of files and reposition a keyboard to different computer stations and transport binders, books, storage boxes, chairs and boxes of paper to storage or printing areas. Fine finger dexterity is required to hand write notes, fill out forms, type reports, letters and memos, input data in computer and document information needed for day to day tasks.