Library Clerk

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.

To learn more details, visit our website: https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Employer

Hampton University

Address

200 William R. Harvey Way

Hampton, Virginia, 23668

Phone

757-727-5250

Website

www.hamptonu.edu

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.

To learn more details, visit our website: https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/.