Library Clerk Floater - Part Time - 20 hours - Brazosport Area Libraries Job at

A resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered

Position duties will be split between the Clute and Freeport branches. The candidate will be responsible for travel between branches.

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

Regular attendance is required.

Provides assistance to library patrons, including but not limited to:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

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 essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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 to employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with general database concepts and a demonstrated ability through work history or training to learn specific concepts and practices associated with the current ILAS used by the Brazoria County Library System.

Familiarity with contemporary best practices of PC use, peripheral equipment, and network interfaces.

Working knowledge of current versions of Windows and Microsoft Office.

Ability to type at least 30 words per minute with a high degree of accuracy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job takes place within a typical library office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.