Library Clerk- Part-Time - 20 hours - West Pearland Library

Brazoria County; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Brazoria County library seeks a part-time Library Assistant to assist patrons, manage circulation, and perform essential library tasks at the service desk. You will handle check-ins and check-outs, assist with readers’ advisory services, and help with daily statistics and outreach activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and reliable attendance, with evenings/weekends required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and training as determined by HR.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons, manages circulation, and provides other library functions.
• Works the public service desk and provides customer service.
• Implements library policies and procedures for patrons.
• Operates integrated library system software (ILS) to check materials in/out and process requests.
• Provides public assistance in light reference and readers’ advisory services.
• Answers and directs telephone calls.
• Records daily statistics and reconciles revenue reports.
• Attends staff meetings and assists with library programs and outreach.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Reading and interpreting documents

Mathematical calculations

Teamwork

Initiative and discretion

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Job description

A resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered

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

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday-Saturday, including some evening hours

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 public
• Exercise 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.