<p>Job Title: Library Clerk</p> <p>Classification: Non - Exempt</p> <p>Department: Library</p> <p>Division</p> <p>Supervisor: Day or evening/Weekend</p> <p>Effective: 11/2/06</p> <p>Supervising Librarian or Designee</p> <p>I. JOB SUMMARY</p> <p>The library employees both FT (40hrs/week) and PT (30hrs/week) clerks. These individuals work in different library areas and are expected to have a basic knowledge of the tasks and procedures performed in these areas. Individuals may have day and/or evening/weekend shifts. Individual may serve as lead clerks or team leaders in their assigned areas. The individual is responsible for assisting patrons of the City's Library in accessing and obtaining information and library materials. Position requires daily contact with the public. Individual in position must have a sincere desire to help patrons meet their needs. The individual may be required to work on a shift, early mornings, evenings and weekends. Performs other duties as delegated or assigned by Supervisor or Designee.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ? High school graduate/GED or equivalent in experience is required. ? Some experience/expertise in library functions and activities is expected and preferred. ? Bilingual preferred, but not required. III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS ? Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate, or failure to disclose information will result in the applicant being removed from consideration. ? Applicant must take and pass drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by a City of Mission doctor at the City's expense. ? Applicant must have a neat and professional appearance. ? Applicant must have a current valid class "C" driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, of obtain one within the first three (3) months of employment.</p> <p>Miscellaneous Information</p> <p>SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS ? Basic typing, filing and knowledge of office procedures. ? General and some specialized knowledge of library procedures. ? Perform job with special attention to good public relations, safety, courtesy and professionalism. ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the general public, supervisor, and co-workers. ? Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency. ? Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. ? Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish a plus. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Assists patrons of the City's Library in accessing and obtaining information and library materials. ? Follows all library rules, policies and procedures. ? Inputs/checks/verifies/ and creates bibliographic information. ? Repairs and processes library materials. ? Shelves books and materials on a daily basis. ? Sets up and operates library equipment, computers, and media/software. ? Answers patron telephone calls and provides verbal assistance in reference to library materials. ? Boxes and sorts donations from patrons. ? Assists patrons unload material donated to the library from their vehicles. ? Assists in maintaining discipline in the library and on library grounds. ? Records statistics and prepares reports. ? Has a sincere desire to help patrons meet their needs. ? Basic typing, filing and knowledge of office procedures. ? Checks books in and out of the library. ? Pickup trash in and outside of the library. ? Clean library shelves, desks, restrooms, windows, walls, floors, and work areas. ? Vacuums carpet throughout the library. ? Washes windows, and clean entrances to the doors. ? Mops floors. ? Picks up books left throughout the Library. ? Dusts shelving and offices throughout the Library. ? Dusts behind, around and under computers and monitors. ? Sets up community room, moves furniture and files. ? Shifts books and other library material as required. ? Performs other duties as delegated or assigned by Supervisor or Designee VI. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Replace burned out fluorescent lights. VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS ? Computers, Typewriter, Software Programs, Telephone ? CDDVD ROM, Internet, On-line reference tools ? Library reference and circulating material collections WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposures to the following environmental conditions are required for this job. The majority of time the individual works indoors in a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment. Job hazards are low and include normal hazards associated with working in an office environment as well as specific hazards involved with installation, maintenance, and use of library materials, stacks, electrical (ex.:computer networks, audio/video players, 16mm projector) and mechanical (example: book trucks) equipment.</p>