Portsmouth Public Schools
Associate I - Library Clerk
Portsmouth Public Schools, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703
Classified - Position - Associate I
Job Number 3700255450
Start Date
Open Date 02/03/2025
Closing Date
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
ASSOCIATE I - LIBRARY CLERK
REPORTS TO:
BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVER-TIME STATUS:
NON-EXEMPT
PAY GRADE:
406
JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible clerical work in a school library; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Librarian and/or School Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assisting the school librarian in the operation of the library; assisting teachers and students in the full use of library services.
Operates circulation desk, assists with book selection, charges and discharges books; Assists students with location and use of library materials; Maintains magazine and newspaper files and subscriptions; Assists in controlling status of books in circulation, checks on overdue books, collects fines for over-due, lost or damaged books; Shelves returned books, replaces incorrectly shelved books, labels and mends books; Types and/or proofreads catalog card sets, book labels and pockets, letters, book orders and other material, keeps, updates and corrects card files, compiles circulation and other statistics and prepares other reports; Processes A-V equipment and materials, operates A-V equipment; Assists with bulletin board displays; Maintains computerized records; Receives and processes mail; Receives telephone calls and walk-in patrons, provides information and assistance or directs to appropriate staff member; Types general correspondence, schedules, newsletters, purchase orders, files and records; Performs related tasks as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a school library; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to learn standard library tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines; ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping tasks; ability to operate standard office machines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school employees; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and fingering; 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, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in general clerical work.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hourly Rate Range $15.08 - $23.79
Job Description View Attachment
Job Number 3700255450
Start Date
Open Date 02/03/2025
Closing Date
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
ASSOCIATE I - LIBRARY CLERK
REPORTS TO:
BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVER-TIME STATUS:
NON-EXEMPT
PAY GRADE:
406
JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible clerical work in a school library; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Librarian and/or School Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assisting the school librarian in the operation of the library; assisting teachers and students in the full use of library services.
Operates circulation desk, assists with book selection, charges and discharges books; Assists students with location and use of library materials; Maintains magazine and newspaper files and subscriptions; Assists in controlling status of books in circulation, checks on overdue books, collects fines for over-due, lost or damaged books; Shelves returned books, replaces incorrectly shelved books, labels and mends books; Types and/or proofreads catalog card sets, book labels and pockets, letters, book orders and other material, keeps, updates and corrects card files, compiles circulation and other statistics and prepares other reports; Processes A-V equipment and materials, operates A-V equipment; Assists with bulletin board displays; Maintains computerized records; Receives and processes mail; Receives telephone calls and walk-in patrons, provides information and assistance or directs to appropriate staff member; Types general correspondence, schedules, newsletters, purchase orders, files and records; Performs related tasks as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a school library; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to learn standard library tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines; ability to perform routine clerical and record keeping tasks; ability to operate standard office machines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school employees; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and fingering; 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, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in general clerical work.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hourly Rate Range $15.08 - $23.79
Job Description View Attachment