Clerk Library Middle School Pool for 2025-26 SY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CLERK LIBRARY PAY GRADE: IS2

JOB CODE: FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 04/19/2023 HC
DUTY DAYS: 218 LEGACY JOB CODE:
FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS LOCALLY FUNDED.

AUSTIN ISD EQUITY STATEMENT:

Austin ISD is committed to developing shared definitions and expectations of equity across our District that are consistent
with our Board priorities. The definition of equity from the National Equity Project will guide our transformational work.

o Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social
potential. Working Towards Educational Equity:

o Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; removing the predictability of success
or failures that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor:

o Interrupting [Disrupting] inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive multicultural school
environments for adults and children; and

o Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every human possesses.
https://nationalequityproject.org/

• Austin ISD Board President, February 2019
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a basic knowledge of standard library practices, such as
how materials are organized on the shelves and how items are cataloged.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires incumbent to have the ability to apply basic knowledge of library practices, operate general office
and specialized media equipment (e.g., computers, typewriters, televisions, projectors, video cassette recorders, copiers),
and the ability to learn new practices and procedures quickly. Incumbent must have knowledge of alphabetizing, simple
arithmetic, English and grammar. Incumbent may have to maintain or assist in the repair of equipment. Incumbent must
be able to communicate clearly, organize materials, and apply basic knowledge of bookkeeping and general office
procedures. This position requires the ability to deal tactfully with patrons.

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent is primarily responsible for assisting librarians, teachers and students with media resources. Incumbent will
perform work in accordance with established library, bookkeeping, and general office practices and procedures.
Incumbent will provide guidance and consultation to students and staff daily in assisting them with library materials.
Errors may result in misplaced materials, damaged equipment, and unmet resource needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assist students and staff in locating, circulating, and utilizing print and online resources, prepares overdue

notices, shelves books, and other materials. Assists with audio-visual resources and equipment and instructs in
operation of electronic catalog and computer use.
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Maintain an orderly appearance of the library and resources; assists in annual inventory, maintain supplies for
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use with equipment, and services or repairs books, AV equipment and other materials. 

Assist students and teachers find items; delivers, operates, and collects equipment; assists with the preparation

of instructional materials such as displays, bulletin boards, and exhibits; and assists in technical production of
materials and use of equipment; helps with overdue and/or lost materials, and fines.
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Assist with withdrawing unneeded and out-of-date materials; type purchase orders; unpacks new

materials; processes orders; checks invoices. 

Maintain student records necessary for library management, ID’s; receives and distributes mail; type

correspondence, answers telephones; order supplies; creates new forms for library use. 

Assist with library programs and events.
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Supervise activities of students and library aides and monitors student behavior.
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Perform routine functions under the direction of the school librarian to provide library services.
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Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices

that promote a culture of respect and focus on achieving equitable outcomes.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare
situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed in a school library. This position will have continuous interruptions, and it is often necessary
to perform several tasks simultaneously. This position may involve bending and stretching to shelve books and may also
involve heavy lifting of technical equipment. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular
attendance is required for this position.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports directly to the school Librarian. Incumbent receives assignments from supervisor on a regular basis
as needs demand. Completion of customary tasks is generally done without approval of the supervisor. The supervisor
may provide instruction for special projects and set priorities. Incumbent may be responsible for supervising student
workers. Incumbent will have contact with the supervisor, co-workers, media technology specialist, students, school
staff, mentors, volunteers, and possible parents and/or the general public to exchange information and provide assistance.
This position may also involve contact with sales representatives and service technicians regarding orders and other
requests.

The Austin Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender
expression or any other basis protected by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.