JOB TITLE: Library Clerk	LOCATION: All Schools Within Division
	JOB CATEGORY: Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator(s) Librarian/Media Specialist	PAY GRADE: Instructional Assistant
	FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides assistance to the librarian in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; performs work under the direction and supervision of the librarian; however, the assistant may independently carry out particular routine aspects of the library program; manages inventory and usage of library materials and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Performs routine functions under the direction of the library media specialist.
• Assists students and teachers in routine use of library resources.
• Assists with the processing, cataloging, and maintaining of materials and equipment.
• Assists with circulation, re-shelving, repairing, and inventory of materials and equipment.
• Processes and distributes overdue notices.
• Assists in the monitoring of student behavior.
• Assists in training and supervising student and volunteer library/media center helpers.
• Helps maintain records, files, statistics, and reports.
• Types correspondence and purchase orders.
• Learns use of current technologies as needed.
• Assists with videotaping procedures.
• Assists with library displays and bulletin boards.
• Assists the librarian, as needed, to ensure the efficient operation of the library.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Duties performed typically in school settings and libraries. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students up to 60 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required. Contact with parents may be required.

EVALUATION

The building administrator(s), with collaboration from the librarian(s), will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.