The City of Belton Hiring for Library Clerk at Belton, TX Full Time

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, the Library Clerk will provide quality programs, activities, and assistance to customers.

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SUPERVISION*
RECEIVES direct supervision from the Director of Library Services.
EXERCISES supervision over Library volunteers, work study students, and Texas Workforce volunteers.

ESSENTIAL JOB 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. 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:

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Process Books and Materials*

• Process book and non-book materials and prepare them to be shelved.
• Update basic cataloging as needed.
• Maintain orderly shelves and read shelves periodically.
• Assist in maintaining online catalog.
• Inspects returned books for damage and makes minor repairs to book covers, spines, and labels.
• Repairs, cleans, and evaluates condition of books and removes damaged books and materials from general circulation.
• Create displays to highlight book collections or services.

Check Out and Receive Books

• Issue replacement library cards.
• Check out books and other library materials.
• Take in returned books and return to shelves.
• Collect overdue fines and replacement card fees.

Provide Assistance to Patrons

• Provide high level of customer service to the public.
• Direct those with reference questions to books or online resources pertinent to the subject requested.
• Assist patrons with book returns and checkouts, payment of fines, and completing Library card application.
• Instruct the public in the use of Library resources.
• Assist patrons in utilizing computers.
• Assist and back up other areas of the Library as assigned.
• Keep record of reserve requests and notify patrons when material requested is available.
• Accept requests for inter-library loans.

Library Duties

• Perform general clerical work such as typing, filing, copying, loading the Microfilm reader, etc.
• Under supervision, enter pertinent library records in the computer.
• Work with staff member assigned to the Children’s room to select library materials for various age groups.
• Assist staff with advising teachers and school groups of library resources available.
• Interpret and apply general library policies and procedures for Staff and patrons.
• Recommend new library policies.
• Train new staff, Library volunteers, work study students, and Texas Workforce volunteers.

Other Duties

• Open and close the Library during specified hours.
• Attend Connecting Texas Libraries Statewide (CTLS) meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Participate in Texas State Library and CTLS programs and activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: *

A High School diploma or equivalent is required, and a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a Library setting; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Knowledge of:

• Customer service methods and techniques.
• Library classification and reference systems.
• Library automation and information retrieval systems.
• Library shelving procedures.
• Methods, policies, practices, principles, and procedures of professional library work.
• Record keeping, library reporting principles, and record retention regulations.
• Use of the English language, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic computer applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
• Represent the public image of the City of Belton in a positive manner.
• Work with young children with patience and understanding.
• Exercise judgment and utilize discretion with tact.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Be punctual and regular in attendance.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a public library environment.
• May be subject to repetitive motion, such as data entry and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to frequent bending to floor level, reaching, kneeling and lifting, such as retrieving or replacing books and materials.
• May be subject to working extended hours, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and push up to 75 pounds.
• Requires standing and sitting.

Benefits include 100% employer paid employee medical, dental and basic life insurance premiums. Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave available. Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System is required, as well as Social Security deductions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour