Library Clerk - Summit Pointe Elementary Job at Lee's Summit R-7 School District

Overview

2025-26 School Year

175 days/year • 8 hours/day

Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2025

Purpose Statement

The job of Library Clerk is established for the purpose/s of assisting the library media specialist with instructional and non-instructional activities for students, staff, and parents. Responsibilities include overseeing circulation systems and assisting with the overall operation of the library. This job reports to Building Principal.

Responsibilities

• Assists students, staff, and parents with a variety of activities (e.g. instructs students in library operations and materials, locates requested materials, places holds on requested items, etc.) for the purpose of providing services to library patrons.
• Confers with Library Media Specialist for the purpose of implementing Library Department goals and ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the library.
• Coordinates interlibrary loans (ILLs) for the purpose of providing support and materials for District staff.
• Maintains the physical appearance of the library, display cases, and assigned areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe, neat, and well-organized library environment.
• Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records for the purpose of documenting activities and providing up-to-date, accurate information.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Oversees equipment usage for the purpose of providing equipment in an efficient and effective manner.
• Participates in team meetings as requested for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information and supporting District goals.
• Performs initial troubleshooting on student instructional devices for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, effective, and supportive learning environment.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks for the purpose of supporting the effective and efficient functioning of the library.
• Performs library and student instructional device circulation activities for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items.
• Prepares items for deselection for the purpose of maintaining a high quality collection.
• Processes library books, periodicals, and related media materials for the purpose of providing students and staff with a wide variety of materials.
• Repairs and cleans books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of a high quality library inventory.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, and parents for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.
• Schedules, trains, and supervises student and adult library volunteers for the purpose of ensuring library procedures and policies are maintained by volunteer assistants.
• Supports a wide variety of building functions when requested by principal for the purpose of ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the school building.
• Supports a variety of library programs and events for the purpose of enhancing the activities provided through the library.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies include operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and customer service.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, read manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others; understand complex, multi-step instructions. Specific knowledge includes library practices and computer/internet operations.

ABILITY includes scheduling activities, gathering data, using job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others; problem solving with data and equipment; establishing effective working relationships; adaptability; attention to detail; reliability; and good communication skills.

Responsibilities and Work Style

Responsibility includes working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to affect the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require physical activities such as occasional lifting and carrying, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job typically involves 20% sitting, 30% walking, 50% standing. The environment may include exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications, Clearances, and Training

• Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt