Library Clerk (Technical Services)

York County, VA; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

York County, VA is seeking a Clerk to assist in acquisitions and technical service within a public library setting. The role includes a range of clerical tasks and basic cataloging activities.

The successful candidate will help process new acquisitions, update records, spine labels, barcodes, genre labels, jackets and dust covers, and ensure quality control of recently processed materials. Daily mail receipt and general library support are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• General knowledge of business English and public library procedures.
• Some knowledge of record keeping and reporting.
• Some knowledge of personal computers and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in acquisitions and technical service through clerical tasks.
• 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 and support in other cataloging/processing tasks.
• Create replacement artwork for AV materials and books as needed.
• Assist in annual collection inventory and weeding/replacing materials.
• Perform other clerical duties as required.

Skills

Office procedures

Basic math

Business English

Record keeping

Word processing

Supervisory knowledge

Oral communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Copiers/office equipment

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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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