Associate I - Library Clerk - Portsmouth Public Schools : Job Details

Classified - Position - Associate I Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.Job Number 370####### Start Date Open Date 09/26/2024 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 andanalyzing 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 EMPLOYERHourly Rate Range $15.08 - $23.79 Job Description View Attachment