What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - TECHNICAL SERVICES position at Clayton County Government?
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
Purchases and processes materials for the library. Orders books and materials; prepares related purchase and accounting records; processes new books and materials; enters data into the library information system; prepares materials and books for circulation and availability to patrons.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Reads and verifies book orders; prepares requisition forms and purchasing documents; orders books, magazines and other library materials; contacts vendors regarding product availability, pricing, and delivery issues. Receives shipments of new books and materials; verifies quality, content, and condition of shipments; unpacks, stores, and transports new books; processes new books and materials.
Maintains detailed records of items ordered; processes payment requests for items received.
Verifies book/materials classification and other information; catalogs books and related materials; prepares bibliographic information; prepares books and materials for placement into library collection.
Maintains automated circulation system; runs circulation reports and maintains on-line catalog of library materials.
Performs data entry for book orders, received shipments, purchase orders, inventories, etc.; maintains related electronic files and databases; backs up files.
Maintains detailed accounting records of expenses for the purchase of library materials. Monitors the receipt of materials ordered and back ordered.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED supplemented by one (1) year of experience working with library materials and systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (20-40 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most, if not all tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Position : 2302
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : LIBRARY SYSTEMS
Grade : GRADE 14
Posting Start : 09/16/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999
MINIMUM SALARY: $35,742.94
Salary : $35,743
