Library Clerk (Part-time) (Technical Services)

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12- Special Projects; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12- Special Projects seeks a clerical aide to support acquisitions and technical services within a public library system. Responsibilities include cataloging, processing new acquisitions, and quality control of materials.

duties cover daily mail receipt, creating replacement artwork for media, and assisting in inventory and routine clerical tasks to maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Pre-employment checks including criminal history and background checks are required.
• General knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Knowledge of business English based on assignment.
• Familiarity with procedures and practices common to a public library system.
• Some knowledge of record keeping and word processing.
• Some knowledge of supervisory principles.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and the ability to deal tactfully with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in acquisitions and technical services with clerical activities.
• Perform minor cataloging duties: add holdings, update records, delete items.
• Process new library acquisitions: spine labels, barcodes, genre labels, jackets and dust covers.
• Quality control of newly processed materials.
• Receive daily mail.
• Create replacement artwork for A/V materials and books as needed.
• Assist in cataloging, processing of library materials, annual inventory, and weeding/replacing materials.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Oral communication

Records management

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

PC knowledge

Job description

Description

Responsible for assisting in the area of acquisitions and technical service by performing a variety of clerical activities.

Responsible for assisting in the area of acquisitions and technical service by performing a variety of clerical activities.

Responsible for minor cataloging duties including: adding holdings, updating records, deleting items.

Responsible for processing new library acquisitions including: spine labels, barcodes, genre labels, books jacket and dust covers.

Responsible for quality control of newly processed materials.

Responsible for receipt of daily mail.

Creates replacement art work for A/V materials and books as needed.

Assists in other functional areas such as cataloging, processing of library materials, the annual collection inventory, and weeding and replacing of library materials.

Performs clerical duties when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history and background checks.

Supplemental Information

General knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

General knowledge of basic mathematics to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

General knowledge of business English, depending on the particular assignment.

General knowledge of procedures and practices common to a public library system.

Some knowledge of record keeping and reporting.

Some knowledge of personal computers, including some knowledge of word processing.

Some knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Effective oral communication skills.

Ability to evaluate work procedures and to exercise appropriate judgment in prioritizing workload.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and the ability to deal tactfully with the general public.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, typewriters, copiers, calculators, etc. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, and to push and pull library carts frequently. There is frequent stooping and bending involved.

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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package to include deferred compensation, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have in public library work?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

03

How many years of experience do you have in administrative or clerical support work?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

04

Which of the following best describes your level of expertise providing customer service support either in person and/or over the phone?

• None
• Some Experience
• Experienced
• Expert

05

Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office software?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06

Do you have professional level experience training and directing the work of others?

• Yes
• No

07

If selected for this position, you will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?

• Yes
• No

08

Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.

09

Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No
• Required Question