Hiring for a temporary Clerk I

The library periodically hires for new part-time positions. If you apply your application will be kept on file for approximately 3 months. To apply for a position click HERE.

Job Description

​Title: Clerk I

Salary:  $10.12 - $12.78 
Hours:  8 - 20 hours/week
Working Relationships: Reports to Assistant Director, under supervision of Clerk II
ABLE certificate completed within one year of employment
Education: High School Diploma

Qualifications:

• Computer literacy
• Office and telephone skills
• Basic money skills
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Detail oriented
• Strong customer service orientation
• Able to multitask
• Able to work evenings and weekends

Duties:

• Provides library customer service and assistance
• Circulates library materials
• Collects and records fines
• Waives fines as directed
• Uses library’s resources to assist users and problem solve as necessary
• Issues/renews/creates library cards and files card applications
• Shelves materials
• Monitors the automated computing system
• Teaches patrons to use library resources
• Assists patrons with computer problems as appropriate
• Collects money for patron fines/fees
• Empties the book drop throughout the work day
• Answers the phone and takes messages as necessary
• Manages holds and patrons requests
• Provides basic reference services to library users
• Staffing outreach programs as scheduled
• Assists with programming
• Completes opening and closing procedures as appropriate
• Collection management in a nonfiction subject
• Selecting materials
• Weeding materials
• Shelf reading and organizing materials
• Special projects as assigned

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