Folsom Cordova Unified School District - Carl Sundahl Elementary - Library Clerk - Part Time

Library Clerk

Date Posted: 11/2/2015

Contact: Laurie Hampton 916-294-9000 104408

Number Openings: (At time of posting) 1

Length of Work Year: Traditional School Year

Employment Type: Part Time

Application Deadline: 11/10/2015 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary: $14.41 - $17.51

Location: Itinerant Library Services - Carl Sundahl Elementary - Folsom

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LIBRARY CLERK DEFINITION  

• Under direct supervision of the Principal, to perform routine clerical and typing duties; in an elementary or small secondary school library; to assist both students and teachers in the use of the library, and to do related work as required. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS  

• These are entry level positions with duties similar to those of Clerk Typist I, but specializing in the library functions. They are usually part-time positions with immediate or direct supervision or guidance available for other than routine or repetitive problems. 

Experience: 

• This is an entry-level position. (School library experience is desirable).

Education: 

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Charges and discharges books and audio-visual materials. 
• Utilizes and maintains software related to library systems including automated library circulation programs. 
• Sets up and maintains card catalog files. 
• Assists in selection of library materials. Assists students and teachers in becoming familiar with the arrangement, location, and use of materials in the library. 
• Performs minor repair of book materials. 
• May assist, train and work with students and volunteers, which may include training for help with book fairs. 
• Does miscellaneous typing and clerical work and operates office equipment. 
• Assists in inventories of library books and equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Clerical procedures and practices;
• general knowledge of the organization and functions of a library;
• personal computers and related software, i.e. circulation programs, internet and word processing.

Ability to:

• Learn basic library practices and terminology;
• harmoniously assist students, parent volunteers, and teachers in becoming familiar with the arrangement, location, and use of materials in the library;
• perform routine clerical work with speed and accuracy;
• type at a speed of 35 words per minute;
• understand and carry out verbal and written directions;
• essential functions require, with or without the use of aids mobility to move to counter, files and other areas of the school or office;
• sufficient vision to see small print;
• sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversations; sufficient dexterity to write, operate personal computer, telephone, typewriter and other business machines.

Requirements for Applying

• Letter of Introduction 
• Resume'