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Gibson Dunn

Copy Center Clerk (Temporary)

Dallas, TX

Based in Dallas, the Copy Center Clerk / Backup Catering Assistant provides high-volume document ... Logging all requests, deliveries, and media insertions into the corresponding logs. * Capturing ...

Gibson Dunn

Copy Center Clerk (Temporary)

Dallas, TX · On-site

Based in Dallas, the Copy Center Clerk / Backup Catering Assistant provides high-volume document ... Logging all requests, deliveries, and media insertions into the corresponding logs. * Capturing ...

Calumet High School

Library Clerk

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Ability to create a warm atmosphere in the media center, which will attract students and staff, and to interact positively with them. Schools: Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Application Deadline:

Lake Ridge Fire Department Inc.

Library Clerk

Gary, IN · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Ability to create a warm atmosphere in the media center, which will attract students and staff, and to interact positively with them. JOB DETAILS: Schools: Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School ...

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How much do media center clerk jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for media center clerk in the United States is $17.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a media center clerk?

Media Center Clerks are support staff who help manage and organize resources in a school or public library’s media center. Their duties typically include checking materials in and out, shelving books and multimedia items, assisting patrons with finding resources, and maintaining equipment such as computers and projectors. They also help with inventory, process new materials, and sometimes provide basic technical support or supervise students using the media center. Media Center Clerks play an essential role in keeping the media center organized and accessible to everyone.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a media center clerk?

To thrive as a Media Center Clerk, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and basic computer literacy, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with library management systems, cataloging software, and basic audiovisual equipment is typically required. Excellent customer service skills, communication, and reliability help you assist patrons effectively and maintain a welcoming environment. These skills ensure smooth media center operations, accurate resource management, and positive user experiences.

What are some common challenges media center clerks face when managing high volumes of resource requests?

Media Center Clerks often handle multiple requests for books, audiovisual equipment, and study spaces, especially during peak times like exams or project deadlines. Balancing these demands requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize urgent needs while maintaining accurate inventory records. Effective communication with students, faculty, and other staff is crucial for resolving conflicts and ensuring resources are fairly distributed. Familiarity with library management systems can also help streamline these processes and reduce errors.

What is the difference between Media Center Clerk vs Library Assistant?

AspectMedia Center ClerkLibrary Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer clerical or media-related certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; library science coursework is a plus
Work EnvironmentSchool or educational media centers, often in K-12 settingsPublic, school, or academic libraries
Job DutiesManaging media resources, checking out materials, assisting students with media equipmentChecking in/out books, shelving, assisting patrons with library services

Media Center Clerks and Library Assistants share similar roles in managing resources and assisting users, but Media Center Clerks typically focus on media materials and equipment in educational settings, while Library Assistants handle a broader range of library materials and patron services in various library types.

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Infographic showing various Media Center Clerk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,826 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Library/Media Clerk - Pinewood Middle School

Kentwood Public School District

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist students in locating reference and instructional materials and help them develop skills to utilize library resources independently.

  • Maintain circulation desk operations, including managing circulation files and assisting with cataloging and filing learning materials.

  • Operate audio visual equipment, arrange book displays, and assist with the selection and weeding of library materials.

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Clerk - Media
Date Posted:
8/31/2026
Location:
Pinewood Middle School
Closing Date:
09/07/2026
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED AND SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON THE SPECIFIED POSTING DEADLINE.
Postion: Clerk - Media
7 hours per day/5 days per week
Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional employees in the media center to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the center, and to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to take full advantage of library materials and resources.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Assists students in locating reference and other instructional materials, and in developing knowledge, skill and abilities to gain independence and fully utilize the library materials and resources.
  • Assists in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
  • Assists in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
  • Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
  • Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
  • Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
  • Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials.
  • Serves as a reference guide for students.
  • Arranges book displays, exhibits and other items to provide an appropriate learning resource environment and maximize students' interest in reading and learning.
  • Assists with the selection of library materials and resources, and in weeding out old outdated materials and books.
  • Assists in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional library equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
  • Regular, reliable and punctual attendance

Note: While the basic functions of this position are the same for the various levels of School Librarian, each successively higher level requires greater responsibility, ability to supervise and run the libraries operations, ability to lead and train others, a higher degree of education or training, greater computer skills, more related experience, and/or other attributes that distinguish it from any lower level(s).
Additional Duties: Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment: Use standard library equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements: Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
  • Effective writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
  • Ability to use personal computers and instruct students in their use (including creating documents, word processing and using the Internet to conduct research).
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
  • Ability to work in an economically, culturally and racially diverse environment.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Willingness to promote a positive atmosphere in the Media Center
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Able to take initiative on projects and work on multiple projects at the same time
  • Computer knowledge essential, word processing skills required
  • Willing to help students and staff use the Internet and library
  • Enjoy working with elementary school age students
  • Dependable, flexible, self-starter who can deal with multi-tasking situations

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
  • Ada Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
  • Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.
  • Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
APPLICATIONS: SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, INDIVIDUAL COVER LETTER AND RESUME THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLITRACK APPLICANT CENTER, NO HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY.
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED AND SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON THE SPECIFIED POSTING DEADLINE.
Visit the district website: Click kentwoodps/employment.org
Kentwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

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