Library Clerk - Technical Services

Young World Physical Education; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER in Amarillo, Texas seeks a Library Clerk - Technical Services to receive and check-in books, audiovisuals, and software for elementary, middle, and high school libraries.

The role requires strong communication, computer skills, and the ability to shelve items per district cataloging procedures. Immediate starting date with full-time schedule and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Library Technical Assistance training - preferred.
• Strong communication, public relations, organizational skills.
• Computer skills are mandatory.
• Proficient skills in typing.
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills.
• Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Purchasing, vendors, librarians, other Library Center staff in the acquisition of materials.
• Complete technical processing as required for each item according to library profiles.
• Receive all shipments of library materials. Maintain accurate records of orders.
• Verify purchase orders on all materials.
• Check shipment for damaged material; contact vendors to claim if necessary.
• Do complete technical processing as required by each item.
• Work with classifiers to initiate download of MARC records, check records for accuracy.
• Clean and repair damaged books sent in from schools.
• Communicate with librarian and Shipping and Receiving Department to arrange for shipment.
• Pack and re-shelve campus library collections as necessary for remodeling and/or library routine weeding.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Public relations

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Typing

Keyboarding

Shelving books

Work with children

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Library Technical Assistance training

Tools

Imaging equipment

Standard office equipment

Job description

Library Clerk - Technical Services

Amarillo ISD EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER - Amarillo, Texas

This job is also posted in Amarillo Independent School District.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5444014
• Application Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open Until Filled

Primary Purpose

Receive and check-in books, audiovisuals, and computer software for elementary, middle school, and high school libraries.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Library Technical Assistance training - preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong communication, public relations, organizational skills
• Computer skills are mandatory
• Proficient skills in typing
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
• Ability to work well with children
• Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Physical and Mental Abilities:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
• Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience:

• One or more years working in a Harrington Library Consortium library is preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Work closely with Purchasing, vendors, librarians, other Library Center staff in the acquisition of materials.
• Complete technical processing as required for each item according to library profiles.
• Receive all shipments of library materials. Maintain accurate records of orders.
• Verify purchase orders on all materials.
• Check shipment for damaged material; contact vendors to claim if necessary.
• Do complete technical processing as required by each item.
• Work with classifiers to initiate download of MARC records, check records for accuracy.
• Clean and repair damaged books sent in from schools.
• Communicate with librarian and Shipping and Receiving Department to arrange for shipment.
• Pack and re-shelve campus library collections as necessary for remodeling and/or library routine weeding.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.37 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Meg Davis, Director Library and Informational Resources
• EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]