Library Clerk

Employment Opportunity Summary

There are 2 openings for this position. First position is Saturdays 8:30 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m. (potential for additional hours) Second position is Sundays 12:30 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m. (potential for additional hours)

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Employment Opportunity Additional Details

Duties:

• Check in/out materials.
• Register patrons and maintain patron accounts.
• Shelve book & keep collection organized.
• Assist patrons in finding needed materials, using library equipment, and assisting with reference questions.
• Act in a reader’s advisory capacity, when needed; recommend books, genres, authors, etc.
• Is aware of and promotes library Services and events to patrons.
• Offers a brief “get to know the library” to new patrons, as needed.
• Knows and understands how to use Horizon.
• Keeps the library neat, organized and clean.
• Knows and understands all library policies and procedures; communicates to patrons as needed.
• Assists with tasks regarding withdrawn materials, as needed.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Operates from a growth mindset.
• Strives to serve all patrons with a customer service attitude.
• Actively participates in the overall growth & development of the library.
• Promotes the library in the community when an opportunity arises.
• Communicates with Circulation Supervisor as needed regarding the main Circulation Desk.
• Communicates with Children’s Librarian as needed regarding the Children’s Department.
• Communicates with Director as needed regarding anything to do with management of the library, building, policies or safety.
• Is dependable, reliable, responsible & self-motivated to complete needed tasks with little to no supervision.
• Is a team player, can problem solve, eager to learn & willing to ask questions.
• Helps with normal operations of the library in the absence of the other employees.
• Performs special duties as requested by the Director.