Library Clerk

Hampton University

$408K — $432K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of library experience preferred
  • Familiarity with computer applications
  • Flexible schedule availability for evenings and weekends
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness to engage students in the learning process

Responsibilities

  • Assist patrons by answering questions about the collection
  • Supervise student workers
  • Shelve materials and ensure collections are organized
  • Compile usage statistics and assist with departmental reports
  • Support collection digitization projects
  • Participate in library committees and initiatives
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plans
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Legal and accident insurance
  • Tuition remission for employee education
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Full Job Description
Salary: $34,000.00 - $36,000.00 Semi-Monthly
Location : 200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Harvey Library
Opening Date: 08/21/2026

Description

The William R. and Norma B. Harvey Library is seeking applicants for the position of Library Clerk. This position assists with the implementation and delivery of efficient and customer-oriented programs and services for the George Foster Peabody Special Collection.

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent upon the continuation of related grant funding.

Examples of Duties
The job duties of the Library Clerk are as follows:
  • Provide patrons with assistance by answering questions related to the collection.
  • Assist with the supervision of student workers.
  • Maintain collections by shelving materials and shelf-reading.
  • Compile and maintain statistics relative to collection usage and provide assistance with the preparation of departmental reports.
  • Assist in collection digitization projects.
  • Serve on library committees and initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

  • Minimum one-year previous experience working in a library environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of computer applications.
  • Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.

Supplemental Information

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Willingness to engage students in the learning process.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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