Part-Time Library Clerk: Shelving, Circulation & Patron Help

fortbendcountytx; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County's First Colony library seeks a Part-Time Library Clerk to assist patrons, shelve materials, and manage circulation using an automated system. The role emphasizes service, accuracy, and timely processing of deliveries and holds.

The position requires 24 hours per week with evening and weekend availability, and offers participation in staff development and routine meetings within a welcoming public library environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Working 24 hours per week based on location.
• Strong computer skills.
• Keyboard and typing skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate with staff and the public.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, talk, listen, and reach materials up to 25 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Occasional sitting (varies by unit)
• Close vision, distant vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patron inquiries by phone and in person.
• Shelves library materials, maintains shelf order.
• Charges/discharges library materials using an automated system.
• Receive, sort and process delivery items.
• Prepares items for the Hold Shelf.
• Reroutes circulation materials to other branches.
• Registers patrons; issues library cards.
• Collects fines and fees.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Orders supplies
• Processes Periodicals
• Processes, mends, and cleans books and/or AV items
• Orders and receives library materials/checks invoices.
• Creates records, changes holdings using an automated system.
• Processes mail for the library system.
• Performs data base maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Typing skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Automated circulation system

Job description

Fort Bend County's First Colony library seeks a Part-Time Library Clerk to assist patrons, shelve materials, and manage circulation using an automated system. The role emphasizes service, accuracy, and timely processing of deliveries and holds.

The position requires 24 hours per week with evening and weekend availability, and offers participation in staff development and routine meetings within a welcoming public library environment.