PT LIBRARY CLERK - EASLEY BRANCH

Pickens County, South Carolina; Easley, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickens County Library System in Easley, SC is seeking an entry-level library assistant to perform routine clerical work and support public services under close supervision.

You will check books in and out, register patrons, place holds, answer inquiries, assist with the on-line catalog, and help maintain shelves and materials. Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of related work experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assists the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Performs routine library and clerical work in assigned service or administrative area of the County Library.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and forwardsCalls as needed; takes messages.
• Checks books in and out; registers patrons for library cards; places holds on books; inspects returned materials for damage; verifies due date; computes and receives fines.
• Shelves library materials; reads and straightens shelves; searches for missing materials.
• Assists patrons with the on-line catalog and other library resources; refers complex inquiries to a librarian.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB

The purpose of the class is to perform routine library functions and general clerical work in assigned service or administrative area, and to perform related work as required. This class works according to set procedures under close supervision.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Assists the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Performs routine library and general clerical work in assigned service or administrative area of the County Library.
• Answers the telephone; provides accurate information as requested and/or forwards calls to appropriate staff person; takes messages, as necessary.
• Checks books in and out; registers patrons for library cards; places holds on books as requested; inspects returned materials for damage; verifies due date; computes and receives fines.
• Shelves Library materials; reads and straightens shelves; searches for missing materials.
• Assists patrons in using various resources and equipment of the Library, to include on-line catalog. Refers persons needing additional assistance to a Librarian; locates books and other materials for patrons; interprets Library policies and procedures to the public.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility.
• Keeps supervisor informed of all issues and concerns encountered.
• Assists co-workers with duties as required.
• Receives and deposits monies using the cash register; generates receipts and reconciles money daily; prepares reporting paperwork.
• Assists in training new or volunteer staff as assigned. Addresses or evaluates patron concerns or complaints and makes adjustments to patron account, as necessary.
• Performs routine clerical work as required, including but not limited to entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, assembling materials, processing daily mail, etc.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars, and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS

DATA INVOLVEMENT

Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, or evaluating data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT

Requires giving information, guidance, or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS

Requires handling or using machines, tools, or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones, or other similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

REASONING REQUIREMENTS

Requires performing semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problems.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires using basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

Requires a high school diploma/GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One (1) year of related work experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Must possess a valid state driver's license.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS

Requires light work that involves walking or standing much of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Must be able to lift 25 pounds and meet other physical demands of shelving books and materials, including pushing loaded book trucks; stooping, bending or stretching.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

The job risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking ability, and color perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Pickens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Position : 540032

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM