Library Clerk Job Description
Library clerk
provides input to the Director of Medical Education and Vice President of Medical Affairs regarding issues pertaining to the effectiveness of library services.
Library Clerk Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Supply stock from inventory to Technicians as needed for Work Orders
Direct client contact to resolve inventory movement and identification issues
Assist patrons in locating materials and making appropriate referrals to the Coordinator of Information Services as needed
Work closely with departments of the Main Library
Perform routine opening and closing procedures
Assist patrons with directional questions and responds to simple questions regarding the use of Library resources, such as locating items in the OPAC, using the Library website to locate information about services
Move materials from and to internal departments as needed for internal work orders
Run daily reports (Crystal and Feed Sheet) to ensure responsibilities are complete
Responsible to pick up all masters from BOC, CVT and cubes
Responsible for logging all tapes and masters into the library in an accurate and complete manner
Library Clerk Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Library Clerk
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR
Education for Library Clerk
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the library clerk job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Education, Library, Associates, History, Law School, Sciences, Technical, Computer, Information Management, Management
Skills for Library Clerk
Desired skills for library clerk include:
Medical terminology
Microsoft Windows environment
Library of Congress classification schedule pertaining to law
Retrieval and maintenance issues related to legal serials and monographs published in various languages
General office procedures
Inventory
Methods and equipment
Film locations at all times
Alpha and numeric filing
Computer systems and software used in functional area
Desired experience for library clerk includes:
Update and maintain computer database of masters logged into the library
Confirm that all tapes are correctly labeled
Will work with the degaussing area to ensure stock is being recycled
Enter materials into client database upon receipt
Coordinate movement of materials to and from two facilities based on client needs
Ensure availability of department film jackets
Library Clerk Examples
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Library Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of library clerk. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for library clerk
- Process requests for films/CDs and reports
- Ensure PACS images are available for physician interpretation
- Use Epic medical record system to tract locations of images and files
- Use HIMs required Release of Information online forms and Epic log
- Process reqauests for films/CDs and reports
- Be responsible for critical areas of film control such as surgery and ICU-CCU and Emergency Department
- Ensure availability of department film jackets for daily schedule
- Processing requests for films and reports from outside facilities
- Maintaining department autoviewers
- Serve as a back-up to department receptionist as required
Qualifications for library clerk
- Working knowledge of Library of Congress classification system
- Willing and able to learn new software and keep current technologically
- Willing to problem solve and troubleshoot ongoing issues
- Maintains high attention to detail
- Able to work with student employees
- Great flexibility in adapting to a frequently changing work environment
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a library clerk. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for library clerk
- Vacuum, wipe or otherwise clean materials as necessary
- Under supervision, using bibliographic information as provided, prepare library materials in a variety of languages for the Libraries Research Annex
- Locate bibliographic records in cataloging module (ALMA, Innovative Millennium)
- Add holdings records, item records & barcode information as necessary
- Assign material to specific storage container
- Handle limited shelving & material delivery activities as required for other duties
- Assemble high density storage containers
- Collect & report statistics relating to processing
- Prepare internal technical report shipments for scanning vendor
- Reconcile and refile shipments upon return from vendor
Qualifications for library clerk
- Able to work with diverse populations
- Ability to work with a variety of library users and staff
- Basic office computer knowledge
- Familiarity with library information systems
- Reachable score on the Library Clerk 2 list
- Permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Library Clerk 2, or to a title eligible for transfer to Library Clerk 2
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Library Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of library clerk. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for library clerk
- Upload reports with appropriate metadata to SharePoint libraries
- Add/edit URLs and other metadata in Library catalog
- Reduce redundant paper copies on shelf
- Requisitions, files, receives, screens, reviews, routes, and distributes all incoming technical manuals
- Monitors dispersed libraries and necessary control functions to distribute data
- A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements
- Supervises clerical staff
- Works with the ALEPH system administrator on policies and problems that require interaction with the ALEPH system
- Hires, trains, schedules and supervises student desk workers
- Updates Circulation manuals and policies and procedures with Head of Integrated Public Services
Qualifications for library clerk
- Be a former state employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Library Clerk 2
- Knowledge of computer and office applications
- Ability o work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in general clerical/secretarial experience
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
- Ability to multi-task in a busy environment with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
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Library Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of library clerk. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for library clerk
- Oversees and maintains Library's DVD collection
- Problem solves and responds to user complaints for Circulation and Reserves
- Organize library materials and information, especially by performing stacks maintenance tasks and projects, such as shifting, relabeling of end caps, determining shelving adjustments
- Unlocks the building and completes daily library opening procedures
- Answers questions and directs patrons to appropriate staff members and resources
- Checks out and returns all forms of circulating library items
- Serves in the role of backup for Course Reserves materials processing
- Trains student workers
- Processes payments for fines, fees, lost materials, and print cards
- Processes daily departmental deposits, credit card reconciliation, and yearly IFR in accordance with college policy
Qualifications for library clerk
- Experience working in a library, book store or similar environment and working knowledge of automated library circulation systems, preferably SIRSI/Dynix software and systems
- Experience providing friendly customer service, handling a high volume of customers, responding to customer questions and resolving issues
- Ability to use a computer and software applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook as required for daily work duties
- Ability to interact and work with children, adults and diverse populations, helping them to enjoy library resources
- Ability to respond to customer questions in Spanish or another language as required by library location
- Uses Microsoft Office with ease, particularly Excel
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Library Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of library clerk. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for library clerk
- Issues courtesy cards and enters new patrons into library system
- Adds and removes Banner blocks for lost or damaged materials
- Participates in departmental workflow redesign, cross-training, and other projects
- Organizes library materials and information by performing stacks maintenance tasks and projects, such as shifting, relabeling of end caps, and determining shelving adjustments
- Assists with training new student employees
- Assists circulation coordinator and access services director in overseeing work activities of student employees
- Assist a diverse community of patrons in locating library materials in print and electronic formats, making appropriate referrals to the Coordinator of Information Services as needed
- Provide patrons with up to date information about library services and resources
- Assist in addressing patron questions and concerns
- Work closely with departments of the Main Library for routine procedures such as submitting book orders, processing new acquisitions, and sending material for mending
Qualifications for library clerk
- Is able to learn new software and keep current technologically
- Is proficient at problem solving and troubleshooting
- Maintains motivation, even during repetitive tasks
- Has previous library experience and previous supervisory experience
- The work requires significant physical acumen to shelve, shift, lift, and carry large amounts of materials
- High school diploma or equivalent AND at least one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing duties similar to Library Page (1 year = 2080 hours work experience)