Library Clerk - Part Time - Manvel

Assists patrons, manages circulation, and provides other necessary library functions within established guidelines.

HOURS: 20 hours per week, Mon-Sat, including some evening hours

**A resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered.

EESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Regular attendance is required
Works the public service desk and provides customer service
Implements library policies and procedures for patrons
Operates integrated library system software (ILS), including: 
Checking materials in and out
Processing material requests
Handling overdue, lost, and damaged item procedures
Provides public assistance in light reference and readers’ advisory services, as well as use of collections, catalogs, electronic resources, and related services
Answers and directs telephone calls
Processes payments, counts money, and prepares daily revenue reports with accuracy and accountability 
Records daily statistics and reconciles generated reports
Assists with library programs and outreach, including preparation and presentation as needed
Attends staff meetings as assigned 
Sorts, shelves, shelf-reads, organizes, straightens, and shifts collections as needed
Must have reliable transportation
Performs other duties as assigned
Evenings and weekends are required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is not a supervisory position.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with County and Library policies and applicable laws
Skill in using standard business software and equipment 
Proficiency in data entry principles and practices
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with the public
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Communicate effectively with patrons and staff
Perform various mathematical calculations accurately
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Interact professionally with the public
Exercise initiative, discretion, and decision-making within established guidelines
Apply common sense to daily tasks, patron assistance, and problem-solving
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in problem-solving

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Texas Driver’s License is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, 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 be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally 25+ pounds. This position requires the ability to push and pull book carts weighing 25+ pounds across a distance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 
This job takes place within a library environment and in an automobile on county roads and streets. Inside the libraries, the noise level is usually a low to medium level. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office meetings and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving are expected.
 
In an automobile, the noise level can be loud while driving on the roads and streets. Outside weather conditions may fluctuate from extremely hot (above 90 degrees) to cold (below 30 degrees). In outdoor conditions, the employee may frequently be exposed to high humidity, hot sunlight and/or rain, hazardous road conditions, and gasoline fumes; the employee may occasionally be exposed to hail, sleet, and/or snow. 

DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY 
The drug/alcohol policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing is required.  


DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.