PRINCIPAL LIBRARY CLERK 0806

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises clerical employees and independently performs important specialized clerical work in the circulation, reference, cataloging or administrative departments of a public library. The employee receives general instructions and then plans, assigns and reviews the work of a number of clerical workers. In the absence of supervisory responsibilities, the employee performs clerical work requiring a high degree of skill, experience and independent judgment. Unusual or very difficult procedures or questions are referred to the supervisor for decision. Work is reviewed by a Librarian or administrator through personal conferences and periodic observation of the effectiveness of clerical operations. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assigns and supervises the clerical duties of Senior Library Clerks, Library Clerks, Senior Office Assistants, Office Assistants and Pages; assists in training and orienting new clerical employees in library procedures;

Supervises the charging and discharging of books, registering borrowers, collecting fines, reserving books and answering the more difficult questions concerning the library's collection and services while working at circulation and reference desks;

Supervises the making out of overdue notices and catalog cards and the filing of shelf list cards; oversees and revises the pasting and lettering of new books; prepares books and magazines for the bindery;

Supervises the maintenance of circulation, attendance, personnel and payroll records and assists in the preparation of bills, purchase orders, payrolls and statistical reports for main and branch libraries;

May help in the preparation of library displays and exhibits.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of library and general office terminology, clerical procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to assign, supervise and review the work of a group of clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to make difficult arithmetical computations accurately; ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and the public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of clerical experience, four (4) of which must have been in a public, private, industrial or school library.

NOTE: Relevant additional education beyond high school from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Senior Library Clerk, Senior Office Assistant or Senior Office Assistant (Spanish Speaking).

R 10/19/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive