Portsmouth Public Schools
Associate I - Library Clerk
Portsmouth Public Schools, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703
Classified - Position - Associate I
Job Number 3700264051
Start Date
Open Date 09/03/2025
Closing Date
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
ASSOCIATE I - LIBRARY CLERK
REPORTS TO:
BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVER-TIME STATUS:
NON-EXEMPT
PAY GRADE:
105
JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible clerical work in a school library; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Librarian and/or School Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assisting the school librarian in the operation of the library; assisting teachers and students in the full use of library services.
Operates circulation desk, assists with book selection, charges and discharges books; Assists students with location and use of library materials; Maintains magazine and newspaper files and subscriptions; Assists in controlling status of books in circulation, checks on overdue books, collects fines for over-due, lost or damaged books; Shelves returned books, replaces incorrectly shelved books, labels and mends books; Types and/or proofreads catalog card sets, book labels and pockets, letters, book orders and other material, keeps, updates and corrects card files, compiles circulation and other statistics and prepares other reports; Processes A-V equipment and materials, operates A-V equipment; Assists with bulletin board displays; Maintains computerized records; Receives and processes mail; Receives telephone calls and walk-in patrons, provides information and assistance or directs to appropriate staff member; Types general correspondence, schedules, newsletters, purchase orders, files and records; Performs related tasks as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a school library; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to learn standard library tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines; ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping tasks; ability to operate standard office machines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school employees; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and fingering; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in general clerical work.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hourly Rate Range 18.20 minimum
Effective Date 2025-2026 SY
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Job Number 3700264051
Start Date
Open Date 09/03/2025
Closing Date
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
ASSOCIATE I - LIBRARY CLERK
REPORTS TO:
BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVER-TIME STATUS:
NON-EXEMPT
PAY GRADE:
105
JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible clerical work in a school library; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Librarian and/or School Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assisting the school librarian in the operation of the library; assisting teachers and students in the full use of library services.
Operates circulation desk, assists with book selection, charges and discharges books; Assists students with location and use of library materials; Maintains magazine and newspaper files and subscriptions; Assists in controlling status of books in circulation, checks on overdue books, collects fines for over-due, lost or damaged books; Shelves returned books, replaces incorrectly shelved books, labels and mends books; Types and/or proofreads catalog card sets, book labels and pockets, letters, book orders and other material, keeps, updates and corrects card files, compiles circulation and other statistics and prepares other reports; Processes A-V equipment and materials, operates A-V equipment; Assists with bulletin board displays; Maintains computerized records; Receives and processes mail; Receives telephone calls and walk-in patrons, provides information and assistance or directs to appropriate staff member; Types general correspondence, schedules, newsletters, purchase orders, files and records; Performs related tasks as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a school library; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to learn standard library tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines; ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping tasks; ability to operate standard office machines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school employees; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and fingering; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in general clerical work.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hourly Rate Range 18.20 minimum
Effective Date 2025-2026 SY
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