Library Clerk

Julia Hull District Library (Stillman Valley) is seeking a friendly, reliable, service-oriented Part-Time Library Clerk. Clerks provide support for all circulation desk functions in person and on the telephone, assist with programming, and perform other duties as assigned. Applicant should be proficient using computers and possess the ability to adapt to new technologies. Developing positive public relations and performing tasks with accuracy and promptness are essential to this position.

The position primarily includes evening hours and Saturdays, with the potential to earn up to 20 hours/week. High School graduation or equivalent. Minimum 2-years qualified work experience. EOE.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provides friendly, courteous, and accurate services to all users
• Makes personal contact with each patron as they enter the building
• Utilizes the library’s automated circulation system to check-out and discharge items, fill holds, register and renew library users, place holds, display and modify user billings and overdue items, and run required updates
• Demonstrates basic understanding of the library’s various electronic resources, including the online catalog, ebooks, and apps; answers related patron questions and helps troubleshoot
• Keeps up-to-date on new available materials and reads book reviews (using Book Page, Kirkus Reviews, etc.), in order to provide quality readers’ advisory services
• Keeps accurate daily statistics for attendance, computer use, programming and reference
• Understands and communicates library policies and procedures to the public
• Reads library newsletters, fliers, calendars, and social media posts to effectively promote library programming to users
• Processes cataloged materials according to library standards
• Provides patrons with services such as scanning, faxing, copying and laminating
• Properly shelves, organizes and aligns materials
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized workspace; organizes and cleans display areas and the library, as needed
• Suggests materials for addition, replacement or weeding
• Notifies the Special Projects Coordinator—Adult Services of items in need of re-ordering
• Attends job-related workshops and meetings, as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Applications are available to download through the library’s website iahull.org/job-opportunities . Send your letter of interest, resume and completed application electronically to Joanna Kluever, Library Director, at jklueveridian
223.org , or by mail at 100 Library Lane, Stillman Valley, IL 61084.Applications accepted until the position hasbeen filled.

Julia Hull District Library, Ogle County