Clerk - Library

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

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About The Position

Assist the library media specialist with supervision and management of the school library media center. Support the services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing and using information empowering them to be proficient life-long learners. Assist the library media specialist to ensure that the library media center is actively involved in the instructional programs of the campus.

Requirements

• College hours, high school diploma or GED
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills
• Library experience helpful
• Computer knowledge and skills required (Microsoft Office, constructing queries, troubleshooting)
• Ability to work within deadlines and handle frequent interruptions
• Physical ability to move books and equipment
• Positive and professional attitude
• General knowledge of office equipment and procedures
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed

Nice To Haves

• Library experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Assist students and staff members in using information.
• Assist the library media specialist with facilitation of both small and large student groups.
• Assist students and staff members with locating print, audiovisual and electronic resources.
• Assist with the development and implementation of student reading incentive programs.
• Assist with the enforcement of library media center rules.
• Assist in managing a library media center that is aesthetically pleasing, age appropriate, user friendly and reflects the interests and needs of the students and staff.
• Perform computerized circulation operations of all library inventoried items.
• Coordinate the training, supervision and scheduling of student assistants and adult volunteers.
• Create student-centered bulletin boards, displays and activity centers.
• Perform clerical duties such as: typing correspondences, processing of requisitions and purchase orders, answering telephones, faxing, photocopying, filing and shelving.
• Assist with scheduling of equipment and library usage.
• Assist in the usage and maintenance of audiovisual equipment.
• Assist with annual inventory of library materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED