Library Clerk - Beaumont, United States - City of Beaumont, TX

Description

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

Location : Beaumont, TX

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 5461

Department: Library

Division: Johns Library

Opening Date: 03/12/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions: Assists patrons with library materials and performs other library assist the public with correct use of catalog, copy machine and microfilm equipment; assist the public with locating books, periodicals and other materials; maintains library materials by proper shelf order; processes materials for the library files; prepares statistical reports; types assigned reports; assists with other library records management or projects; answers phone.

Other Job Functions: Maintains and assists with processing materials; may assist with story times and programs for preteens, teens and adults; performs other library and clerical functions as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment; approximately twenty (20) hours per week; must be available to work Monday through Friday, hours vary. Hours of operation Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Minimum Essential Qualifications

Knowledge: Knowledge of library techniques and procedures desired.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to operate equipment including adding machine and PC; ability to operate a typewriter and type at 30 wpm accurately; ability to communicate with the public in a tactful and effective manner; ability to maintain library and archival records; skill in alphabetizing and mathematical calculations; ability to read and make decisions.

Physical Requirements: Constantly files, sees, hears, sits and sorts; frequently cleans desk area, performs data entry, kneels, operates PC, pushes objects weighing up to 60 lbs., stands, stoops, types, walks, and writes by hand; infrequently operates a calculator, carries, holds, lifts, drags and pulls objects weighing up to 30 lbs., squats and twists body.

Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent; minimum six (6) months library or records management experience, including typewriter and/or personal computer experience.

Other

Data Entry and a library skills test administered. Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to drug/alcohol test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at or through RELAY Texas at or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.

A part-time employee is not eligible for benefits.

01

Do you possess a high school diploma, or an equivalent, supplemented by education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have six (6) months of library or records management experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question