Library Clerk (Full Time and Part Time Positions available)
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St. James Parish Government is hiring a Library Clerk under the Operations Department.JOB FUNCTION: This qualified candidate will be assisting inthe public services aspect of the library but may also support with processinglibrary materials. This is a non-essential, non-exempt position and normallyworks forty hours per week. Individuals in this position should be able tocomplete the majority of their work with a minimum amount of supervision. Thisperson may work until 6:00pm and will be expected to work some Saturdays. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES: Includes anycombination of the following illustrative examples of duties andresponsibilities (and other duties as assigned.) Mustbe able to use the computer to perform various duties such as checkingmaterials in and out, editing records, search for materials, etc. Mustbe able to assist patrons with various requests for assistance Mustbe able to shelve library materials in their proper places and be familiar withthe ordering of books and the Dewey Decimal system Mustbe able to process library materials i.e. property stamps, bar codes,implanting the security tags, spine labels, book covers, etc. Mustbe able to drive the bookmobile or participate in bookmobile services to thepublic i.e. book selection, checking materials in and out, delivery, etc. Otherduties and projects as assignedQUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. Thisdocument outlines the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required. St.James Parish is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are offeredto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATIONAND/ OR EXPERIENCE:Must be a high school graduate. Aworking knowledge of libraries is preferred with the ability to learn libraryterminology, techniques, and mandatory procedures.MATHEMATICALSKILLS:This person must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using wholenumbers. The person who fills thisposition must be able to make change, calculate fines, and compile statisticalreports.REASONINGABILITY: Abilityto define common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished inwritten, oral, or diagram form. Abilityto interpret library rules and regulations.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Theability to perform basic office procedures such as filing Abilityto use basic office equipment such as typewriters, adding machines, computerswith basic Microsoft Office knowledge, and the navigation of the internet Mustbe able to provide transportation to and from work, run errands when necessary,and be comfortable traveling to library-sponsored workshops that may requireovernight staysPHYSICALDEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job involves equal parts of standing andsitting. While performing this job, theemployee must be able to climb a ladder and retrieve materials from shelvesapproximately seven feet from the ground. They must be able to bend to retrieve library materials from the bottomshelf on the ground level. Some librarymaterials weigh up to 15 or 20 pounds per item. Must be able to push or pull a loaded book cart that weighsapproximately 60 pounds. Sometimesmoving equipment such as computers and furniture will be expected. In addition, the lifting and packing ofbooks in boxes or bags for mailing or delivery is expected.WORKENVIRONMENT:The work environment for this position is primarily inside located at the Lutcheror Vacherie location. It involvesproviding services to large groups at a time and quickly helping one patron afterthe other. It will involve patrolling the library and implementing thelibrary's policies for behavior and electronic access. On occasion, the employee will be asked toassist the patron in finding information that the employee personally may findoffensive or morally wrong. The St. James Parish Library operates in adynamic work environment. Services and hours of operation are ever changing andwhen necessary, work schedules and job descriptions may change. All libraryemployees are reminded that they work for the library as a whole and thecommunity it serves. Specifically beingassigned to a branch or a position does not exempt library employees from beingassigned to work nights or weekends on a temporary or permanent basis at any orall of the library points of service. St. James Parish is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. The parish will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, agree or political affiliations.