Children’s Library Clerk , Part Time

Johnson City Public Library Children’s Library has an opening for a Library Clerk I. The Children’s Library is a warm, busy place designed to serve children ages birth-12 and caregivers. The primary functions of this position include assisting children and their caregivers in finding the books and materials they need through use of our online catalog, registering children for special programs, and assisting with computer use.

We are looking for someone who enjoys children and wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence. A person in this position is always expected to provide quality customer service.

• Provides direct service to children and their caregivers in the Children’s Library, which includes readers advisory, program registration and check-in, general space tidying, and ensuring a welcoming and safe environment is created for all.
• Assists with computer and internet use in the Children’s Library.
• Assists programming staff with material preparation and execution as needed.
• Works directly with teen volunteers.
• Gathers monthly public service statistics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of library routine and procedures in the area of assignment
• General knowledge of library techniques, systems, and procedures
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library personnel and patrons
• Creative abilities to enhance patron library visits
• Working knowledge of the practical application of computer operations and procedures
• Skilled in serving patrons satisfactorily

A high school diploma with some college experience is required. Preferred children’s library experience.

The employee may be assigned special duties by a superior or, on a temporary basis, may be asked to assist other employees occupying a different position. This job description should not be construed as an all-inclusive statement of every task required of this position, but as a fair representation of the great majority of the work. Every effort will be made in advance to inform the employee of the temporary additional assignments, which under no circumstances are intended to constitute a change in classification.

Tasks involve some physical effort, including standing and walking, frequent light lifting (5-25 pounds), or other restricted physical activities.

Manual dexterity is needed in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment. This position involves extended periods of sitting at a computer.

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

Tasks require sound perception and discrimination; visual perception and discrimination; and oral communications ability.

This is a non-exempt hourly position with partial benefits, which include paid leave. Starting pay in this classification is $11.86 per hour.

The typical schedule will be 20 hours per week. Evening work and alternating weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) are required.

Johnson City Public Library is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.