Library Clerk
Denison, TX
Future Opening: Library Clerk
Full-Time • Denison, TX
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.
Library Clerk
Role:
Supports the daily operations of library services for users in a cooperative, efficient and in an informed
manner that enhances their experience at the Library.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Role:
Supports the daily operations of library services for users in a cooperative, efficient and in an informed
manner that enhances their experience at the Library.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- 30% | Performs a full range of functions within the automated, integrated library system (ILS),
including creating and maintaining accurate records for library users and materials. Provides service at
the information desk and assists users in accessing library resources. Responds to questions, identifies
user needs, and refers students, faculty, and community members to the appropriate staff member
when additional assistance is required. Daily responsibilities include circulating materials, registering
new cardholders, answering telephone calls, and processing holds. - 30% | Processes materials, preparing for cataloging, and creating ready access of tools. Inventories
collections. Maintain materials in accurate locations. Shelves materials and shifts materials according to
needs of space. - 20% | Demonstrates and explains the use of library equipment, databases, and related technology,
including print management systems and the online public access catalog (OPAC), etc. Assists with
opening and closing procedures for the library. - 15% | Create displays and help with educational marketing opportunities
- 5% | Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Performance Measurements:
Performance Measurements:
1. | Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. | Provides professional, courteous, and friendly service to students, staff, faculty, and library patrons.
3. | Maintains the confidentiality of library records as required.
4. | Enters data accurately. Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
5. | Works independently to complete multiple assignments with limited supervision.
6. | Maintain acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
7. | Maintains current knowledge of computer systems and applications required to perform daily work.
8. | Maintains Library public areas and stacks in a clean and orderly fashion.
2. | Provides professional, courteous, and friendly service to students, staff, faculty, and library patrons.
3. | Maintains the confidentiality of library records as required.
4. | Enters data accurately. Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
5. | Works independently to complete multiple assignments with limited supervision.
6. | Maintain acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
7. | Maintains current knowledge of computer systems and applications required to perform daily work.
8. | Maintains Library public areas and stacks in a clean and orderly fashion.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience: Two or more years of similar or related experience.
- Education: A high school education or GED.
- Interpersonal Skills: Work normally involves contacts with persons beyond immediate associates generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (students, visitors or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.
- Other Skills: Sound decision-making skills, Basic problem-solving skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ILS systems, OCLC, and MARC systems
- Physical Requirements: The work requires the ability to push loaded book carts up to 50lbs, walking, sitting, stooping, and routinely lifting lightweight items.
- Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical library.
**Application is required to be considered for position regardless if resume is submitted.**
This position submission of three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
Compensation: $15.82 - $23.73 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
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