School Library Clerk — Teens & Tech Support

Washtenaw ISD; United States; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 38.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking a Library Clerk to support librarians and assist students and staff in a busy school library. The role emphasizes helping teens succeed, maintaining order, and providing access to books and digital resources.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of library experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to switch tasks while staying organized and detail-oriented in a diverse school environment.

Formación

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of library experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate will: switch between tasks and refocus, enjoy helping teens succeed, work with diverse people, love libraries and learning, communicate well both verbally and in writing, perform repetitive tasks, stay neat and detail-oriented, organize information alphabetically and numerically, take directions and work independently, and have library knowledge or frequent library use.
• Proficiency with technology that enables access to library resources and management materials.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the librarian in pursuing the library's mission.
• Greet students, teachers, and visitors with a positive attitude.
• Contribute to a teamwork-focused library environment.
• Answer reference questions and aid students and staff with locating materials, catalogs, and databases.
• Assist with computer and equipment circulation.
• Stay current with information technology to improve access to resources.
• Assist students and staff with printers, copiers, and other equipment.
• Perform shelving and cataloging tasks and update records.
• Prepare materials for circulation, including inventory reconciliation and labeling.
• Mend damaged materials and conduct periodic inventories.
• Support inventory and shelf-reading activities.
• Maintain clean computers and library spaces.
• Answer phone, take messages, and relay information as needed.
• Follow directions from the librarian and work on assigned tasks.

Conocimientos

Task switching

Teen engagement

Cultural awareness

Love for libraries

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Alphabetical/numerical organization

Independent work

Library experience

Tech proficiency

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

FTE: 0.6

POSITION LOCATION: Lakewood, Allen, AA Open

SALARY: AAEA - OP Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Administrator (duties also assigned by building librarian)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
2 – 4 years of library experience

An ideal candidate will:

• Have the ability to switch from task to task and refocus
• Enjoy teens and have a desire to help them succeed in school
• Be excited to work with people from various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ages, and skills
• Love libraries, books, information, and learning
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal land written
• Be able to perform repetitive tasks
• Exhibit neatness and attention to detail
• Be able to organize information alphabetically and numerically
• Be able to take directions, as well as work independently
• Have experience working or volunteering in a library and knowledge of standard library functions and procedures (or be a frequent user of a library)
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology that facilitates access to library resources and management materials

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
For all libraries
The library clerk is responsible for assisting the librarian in pursuing the mission of the library.
Duties may include the following:

Greeting students, teachers, visitors with a positive and open mind
Exhibiting enthusiasm for the many aspects of the work and actively develop an atmosphere of teamwork
Remaining mindful of the operations of the library and pitches in where necessary
Seeking input or ideas from the librarian for improvement of library functions when tasks are unclear
Answering reference questions and assisting students and staff in locating library materials, using the library catalog, and using online databases
Assisting with computer/equipment circulation
Stays current with the latest information technology in order to facilitate student and teacher access to resources and library program.
Assisting students and staff with computer and technology equipment
Overseeing student sign-in
Checking in and shelving materials
Collecting lost library book fines and updating student library records
Checking out library materials
Updating library catalog as requested by the librarian
Preparing library materials for circulation--e.g. reconciling invoices, cataloging, stamping, covering, and labeling books and other items
Mending damaged or worn materials and equipment
Conducting inventory as directed by the librarian
Conducting shelf reading
Cleaning computers as needed
Cleaning/dusting library bookshelves and tables as necessary
Answering library phone, taking messages, and retrieving messages.
Building specific as directed by the librarian: Assisting teachers and students with printers/copiers, entering Help Tickets for machine repair or issues, decorating bulletin boards and other areas of the library, operate and change laminator as needed
Other duties as assigned by the librarian

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Write simple correspondence.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff and parents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Operate personal computer at an intermediate level as well as operate various programs, such as Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro and internet.
Work with media equipment such as video, laminating machine and fax and typewriters.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion to operate computers or laminating machine; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must frequently push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds such as TV/VCR carts and boxes of books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to tell differences among colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is usually quiet.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 7:47:09 PM CST.

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