Library Clerk

Responsibilities and Duties

• Greets and assists library users in the circulation area employing effective customer service skills.
• Performs general circulation routines: check-in, check-out, places holds, renews materials, issues new library cards, collects fines and fees, and processes courier items.
• Informs library users of library conduct and borrowing policies, enforcing them when appropriate.
• Respects the confidentiality of library users and records.
• Assists library users with locating library materials, including readers’ advisory, new materials requests, and use of public access computers and patron devices.
• Provides copying, faxing, and scanning and emailing services for patrons.
• Shelves various library materials accurately according to library classifications systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric).
• Assists at library events and programs as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Performs general cleaning tasks.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment: computer, internet, printer/copier, scanner, fax, telephone.
• Possesses excellent customer service skills.
• Possesses good research skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to use alphanumeric order.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to file library materials on shelves ranging from 1 to 7 feet from the floor.
• Ability to move and/or lift materials up to 40 pounds and push and pull.
• Regular inside and occasional outside work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable all qualified individuals to perform these duties.

• Age 18+.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Work a flexible schedule during regular business hours and Saturdays.
• Passion for learning and reading.
• Willing to go above and beyond for patrons.