School Library Clerk — Teens & Tech Support

Ann Arbor Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Task switching

Teen engagement

Cultural awareness

Love for libraries

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Alphabetical/numerical organization

Independent work

Library experience

Tech proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.