Library Clerk

Good variety of hours and work duties. Approximately 20 hours per week, $13.82/hour.

Responsible for all duties for maintaining circulation, including the checking out of materials, checking in and re-shelving return materials and assisting with other library operations, as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Deliver and get mail from post office box daily. Sort mail and distribute to appropriate departments.
*Check in all newspapers daily and distribute for patron use. Notify library clerk/data entry if any are not received daily/monthly.
*Check out books, magazines, audio and video discs, and other materials using automated computer system. Checking same materials in, and processes involving lost items, refunds, claimed returned items, plus collecting fines and payments.
*Shelf reading, shelf maintenance, and empty book drop returns.
*Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.
*Comply with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.


General Job Duties
*Assist patrons with directional questions in the location of library materials.
*Assist patrons in operating copy machine, Public Access Catalog (computer), fax machine, and self-checkout.
*Register new library patrons on the Horizon automated system, issue and collect fees for replacement cards, and provide information about library rules and services.
*Assist in processing video and audio materials, compact discs, mending same and maintaining the collection.
*Reserve requested materials using the Horizon terminals, and notify patron when material is available.
*Move magazines yearly, newspapers monthly.
*Assist computer lab patrons with general questions about computer use.
*Assist with the delivery process.
*Printing and mailing notices for overdue, lost, damaged and reserved items.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
*High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience
*Ability to serve/assist pleasantly and effectively library patrons (including people of all social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds) and situations.
*Proficient clerical and office skills, with general typing ability and computer skills.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALITIES
*Ability to pay attention to detail in all aspects of work.
*Ability to follow directions or take direction from supervisors.
*Ability to be self-motivated.
*Must be able to lift 20 lbs. (see also physical demands below).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
*Previous paid work experience as a Library Clerk or closely related position in a library.
*Previous volunteer work in a library.
*Previous paid work experience in customer service, front desk, help desk, or closely related position.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES
*General knowledge of library resources, materials, and procedures.
*General proficiency in using Microsoft Word.
*General proficiency in performing internet searches.
*Ability to clearly explain to others how to use/operate e-books.


HOURS
Monday to Saturday, 25 hours a week scheduled between 5-6 days, shifts are between 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Typically 4 to 8 p.m. shift.






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