FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT SS607 

 

JOB TITLE: Clerk- Library 

 

REPORTS TO: Principal/Librarian 

 

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

 

Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. 

 

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY 

To improve the library education program by assisting the librarians with organizational duties and in the instructional program. 

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

The duplicating clerk shall have a minimum of high school diploma or its equivalent and shall have a high level of competence in clerical skills as demonstrated by the District’s skills assessments. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

  1. Assist in maintaining a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and assist teachers and students on the use of the computer system. 
  2. Assist in processing, organizing, classifying, and maintaining library holdings. 
  3. Assist in maintaining accurate records of library holdings. 
  4. Assist students and teachers in selecting needed materials and proper check out procedures of materials.
  5. Assist in shelving and filing materials. 
  6. Assist in doing clerical work such as regular typing, data entry, keeping records, sending overdue notices, handling office, and circulation routines. 
  7. Assist in making minor repairs to books. 
  8. Assist in providing library displays. 
  9. Duplicate materials as needed by librarian/teachers. 
  10. Assist in distributing audio-visual equipment. 
  11. Make minor repairs to audio-visual equipment. 
  12. Assist in annual inventory of library books, audio-visual equipment, and software. 
  13. Keep the appearance of the library in order. 
  14. Assist with the supervision of students as assigned. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

  1. Perform other duties as assigned by the librarian and/or the building principal. 
  2. Effectively communicate, verbally, and in written form, with students, administrators, staff, and the community as needed. 
  3. Maintain the confidential nature of all school-related matters. 
  4. Operate office machinery. 

MENTAL DEMANDS 

Ability to maintain confidential information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations and perform in a fast-paced environment. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee will often lift, carry, move, push, or pull up to 20 pounds. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 

Employment will be on an at-will basis for 9 months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment for the duration of the school year with prorated personal leave. Each library clerk will be provided a work calendar showing the specific daily work schedule of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.

 

Seven hours (including a 30-minute non-paid lunch period) will constitute a workday for the library clerk. A definite daily schedule will be established by the building principal and approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel. 

 

The yearly salary will be disbursed in nineteen (19) equal payments or twenty-four (24) equal payments per employee’s choice. 

 

EVALUATION 

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

 

Approved: August 21, 1989

Revised: June 19, 2000, May 15, 2006, November 16, 2009, June 29, 2020