HS/MS Library Clerk-Part Time

Immediate part-time vacancy at the Eastchester Middle School/High School Library.

About the role

Under the direction of the Library Media Specialists, this position provides clerical support and ensures the proper organization and upkeep of library materials.

Responsibilities

• Arranges or files materials according to library filing rules.
• Uses computerized library software to update the library database and perform routine searches.
• Issues borrowers cards according to library procedures.
• Checks materials in and out, collects and records fines, and explains rules and procedures to library patrons at the circulation desk.
• Enters orders in the computer system, files order forms, checks orders received, and prepares materials for circulation.
• Assists in the physical upkeep of materials, including repair and/or cleaning of books.
• Tallies numerical totals for record-keeping purposes; may prepare simple statistical and other reports.
• Operates office machinery such as photocopiers, fax machines, or computers.
• Answers telephones, transfers calls, and provides information to callers.
• Calls staff to deliver messages or information on library materials.
• Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.
• May assist students in using materials and equipment.
• May process inter-library loan and reserve requests.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal skills: ability to interface effectively with students, teachers, school personnel, parents, and the general public, both in person and on the telephone, while working well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks expediently and with accuracy; strong attention to detail.
• Superior technical skills: competence, combining speed and accuracy, in the use of office technology, particularly Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Infinite Campus is a plus.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prior library experience preferred.
• Must be responsible, dependable, a self-starter with good judgment, a strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Schedule

9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4.5 hours per day.

Pay

$25.00 per hour.

Fingerprint clearance required under SAVE Law (Education Law 305(30), 3004-b, 3004-c, and 3035).