Clerk.Library (2026-2027)

Music City Center

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Nashville, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

The role involves compiling records, sorting, shelving, issuing, and receiving library materials, as well as registering stakeholders to borrow materials and keeping the library organized. Responsibilities also include locating materials for students, processing returns, shelving items, performing clerical tasks like answering phones and photocopying, and assisting librarians with collection maintenance.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as a Library Clerk. Key requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1-3 years of customer service experience, and basic computer skills. The ideal candidate will assist with managing library materials, providing customer service, and maintaining the library's organization.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Customer Service

Attention To Detail

Basic Computer Skills

Organizational Skills

Clerical Activities

Typing

Photocopying

Mailing

Data Entry

Inventory Management

Equipment Operation

Student Assistance

Librarian Assistance

Job Description

1001011

Job Code:1001011
Job Family/Function:10 – Other Support Services\School-Based 
FLSA:Nonexempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly 
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH004-H 
Duration (days/year):201 
Locations(s):School-Based 

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Compiles records, sorts, shelves, issues, and receives library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locates library materials for loan and replaces material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Registers stakeholders to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials. Keeps library neat and organized to improve the stakeholder's experience. This position reports directly to the assigned school's librarian.

What you will do

  • Locates library materials for students, including books, periodicals, A/V materials, and electronic resources. Checks out and processes returned items. Shelves items back to their proper place.
  • Performs clerical activities, such as answering phones, typing, photocopying and mailing out material. Runs routine reports showing usage, users, issues, etc. Provides assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and A/V and other materials. Answers routine inquiries, and refers students in need of professional assistance to librarians.
  • Processes and enters new materials including books, A/V materials, and periodicals into Integrated Library Systems program.
  • Maintains book and technology inventory within electronic database system. Processes notices of missing, damaged or overdue items.
  • Assists in processing student IDs, passwords, email, and login information for use in library’s electronic resources.
  • Acts as lead to students and volunteers working in library.
  • Operates a variety of media equipment and computer equipment and systems for the purpose for providing library media services to all stakeholders.
  • Distributes, inventories and secures school and library media equipment. Reports any damaged or missing media equipment to librarian.


Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED Required


Experience Qualifications

  • 1-3 years Applicable experience working with customers in a high volume atmosphere Required


Skills and Abilities

  • Customer service orientation, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and excellent organizational skills

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.
Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.
Our Vision Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.
Our Mission  We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.
Our Core Values Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Music City Center

The Metropolitan Action Commission partners with families in poverty using a Whole Family/2Gen Approach. This approach meets the needs of both the child and the adult in their lives building a system of care around the entire family. Our programs and services break the cycle of poverty by addressing the root causes by increasing family economic security, educational success, and health and well-being from one generation to the next.

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