Library Clerk - Part-Time - 20 hours - Lake Jackson

Brazoria County; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brazoria County Libraries is seeking a Library Clerk to support daily public service tasks at the library. You will assist patrons, check materials in and out via the ILS, and help with reference and readers’ advisory services.

You will process payments, maintain reports, and assist with outreach and programs. Evening and weekend work may be required, with strong attention to confidentiality and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Strong ability to use standard business software and equipment.
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at the public service desk; provide customer service.
• Process check-ins/outs and manage material requests in the ILS.
• Handle overdue, lost, and damaged item procedures and payments.
• Provide readers’ advisory and help use catalogs and resources.

Education

High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Job description

Assists patrons, manages circulation, and provides other necessary library functions within established guidelines by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Regular attendance is required
• Works the public service desk and provides customer service
• Implements library policies and procedures for patrons
• Operates integrated library system software (ILS), including:
  • Checking materials in and out
  • Processing material requests
  • Handling overdue, lost, and damaged item procedures
• Provides public assistance in light reference and readers’ advisory services, as well as use of collections, catalogs, electronic resources, and related services
• Answers and directs telephone calls
• Processes payments, counts money, and prepares daily revenue reports with accuracy and accountability
• Records daily statistics and reconciles generated reports
• Assists with library programs and outreach, including preparation and presentation as needed
• Attends staff meetings as assigned
• Sorts, shelves, shelf-reads, organizes, straightens, and shifts collections as needed
• Must have reliable transportation
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Evenings and weekends are required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is not a supervisory position.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with County and Library policies and applicable laws
• Skill in using standard business software and equipment
• Proficiency in data entry principles and practices
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with the public
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Communicate effectively with patrons and staff
• Perform various mathematical calculations accurately
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Interact professionally with the publicExercise initiative, discretion, and decision-making within established guidelines
• Apply common sense to daily tasks, patron assistance, and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in problem-solving

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Driver’s License is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, walk and sit; have manual dexterity to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally 25+ pounds. This position requires the ability to push and pull book carts weighing 25+ pounds across a distance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job takes place within a library environment and in an automobile on county roads and streets. Inside the libraries, the noise level is usually a low to medium level. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office meetings and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving are expected.

In an automobile, the noise level can be loud while driving on the roads and streets. Outside weather conditions may fluctuate from extremely hot (above 90 degrees) to cold (below 30 degrees). In outdoor conditions, the employee may frequently be exposed to high humidity, hot sunlight and/or rain, hazardous road conditions, and gasoline fumes; the employee may occasionally be exposed to hail, sleet, and/or snow.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.