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Library Clerk - Part Time - 20 hours - West Pearland
Government Jobs, Pearland, Texas, United States, 77581
Library Assistant
Assists the general public with library and reference materials and provides other necessary library functions within established guidelines by performing the following duties. Hours: 20-hours per week, Monday-Saturday, including some evening hours. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Checking materials in and out Accepting requests for library materials Answering questions Providing light reference and readers' advisory service Answering the telephone and directing calls as necessary Assisting with computer and printer/copier use Implements library policy and regulations Operates an online automated circulation system (ILS) Handles procedures for overdue, lost, or damaged materials Counts money and prepares daily reports Shelves library material as needed Assists with library programs as needed, including program preparation and presentation Records daily statistics Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as requested Reconciles ILS-generated reports Performs other work as needed, including but not limited to special projects and supervisor assignments This is not a supervisory position. 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: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to customers and employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 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 non-essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, and sit; have manual dexterity to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds and push or pull heavy book carts. 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 essential functions. This job takes place within a typical library office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The incumbent in this position must be knowledgeable about and adhere to the County's safety policies and procedures. Ask the supervisor for details. Drug/Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing is required.
Assists the general public with library and reference materials and provides other necessary library functions within established guidelines by performing the following duties. Hours: 20-hours per week, Monday-Saturday, including some evening hours. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Checking materials in and out Accepting requests for library materials Answering questions Providing light reference and readers' advisory service Answering the telephone and directing calls as necessary Assisting with computer and printer/copier use Implements library policy and regulations Operates an online automated circulation system (ILS) Handles procedures for overdue, lost, or damaged materials Counts money and prepares daily reports Shelves library material as needed Assists with library programs as needed, including program preparation and presentation Records daily statistics Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as requested Reconciles ILS-generated reports Performs other work as needed, including but not limited to special projects and supervisor assignments This is not a supervisory position. 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: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to customers and employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 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 non-essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, and sit; have manual dexterity to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds and push or pull heavy book carts. 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 essential functions. This job takes place within a typical library office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The incumbent in this position must be knowledgeable about and adhere to the County's safety policies and procedures. Ask the supervisor for details. Drug/Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing is required.