Sunol Glen Unified School District

11601 Main Street – Sunol, CA 94586

Library Clerk

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent/Principal, performs a variety of responsible technical and clerical duties involving circulation, reference, cataloging, and record keeping activities within a school or District library facility and to act as a prime resource person regarding materials available.

Examples of Duties

• Catalogs books and assigns classification numbers and subject headings
• Performs circulation functions; checks library books, materials, and equipment in and out, inspects incoming materials for damage, need for mending, etc., and provides notification and follow up on overdue materials.
• Schedules and conducts library sessions for classes; provides basic instruction in library skills and reads stories.
• Maintains records and prepares reports regarding circulation, collection works and materials, lost materials, media equipment, volunteer hours, etc.
• Supervises students using the library; maintaining discipline as necessary.
• Facilitates the use of assigned library; provides information regarding library/media materials available, reference materials, and library procedures; assists students and staff in material searches and book selections.
• Fills teacher requests for library/media materials
• Performs inventory of collection; reporting missing and damaged materials and recommending withdrawals/additions to the collection.
• Promotes the use of the library through displays, bulletin boards, or other means.
• Mends books and magazines.
• Shelves books, and assists in the maintenance of library.
• Serves as an information source to students, parents, teachers, and other District personnel regarding books, reading lists, new publications, etc.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and coordinates special library programs and fund raiser such as book fairs, and reading encouragement activities.
• Monitors, plans and controls expenditures for books and materials from a variety of funds including District, school, parent groups, and fund raisers; maintains accurate records of expenditures and receipts; tracks budgets.
• Types a variety of materials such as orders, memos, letters, reports, correspondence, etc.
• Attends meetings and workshops related to school library operations, procedures, and materials.
• Trains, coordinates, and supervises the work of students and/or volunteer assistants.
• Utilizes library database software.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Computer skills
• Basic terminology, purpose, operations, and practices of a school library
• Educational library/media center materials including books, video, etc.
• Basic cataloging procedures and methods
• Proper library circulation, reference, and retrieval methods and techniques
• Proper English grammar, usage, vocabulary, and spelling

Ability To:

• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
• Perform specialized library technical work with speed and accuracy
• Use standard office and library/media equipment
• Type accurately at a rate required for successful job performance
• Train, direct, and supervise the work of student/volunteer assistants
• Plan and organize library activities and program effectively
• Perform mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Establish and maintain a variety of records and filing systems
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of varied clerical experience, including one year of library experience.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
2. Department of Justice fingerprint clearance (upon job offer)
3. Certified in First Aid and CPR
4. TB test clearance

Work Calendar

• 10-month position
• Minimum of 180 work days
• .25 FTE

The Sunol Glen Unified School District Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.