Circulation Clerk

PAY SCALE:

Library Associate I

Average of 20 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends. Hourly, non-exempt, bargaining unit.

Library Associate II

Serves patrons by performing circulation duties, answering patron questions, working on special projects, and assisting in the Youth Service area as necessary.

High School Diploma or equivalency. Customer service skills, basic computer skills, and/or ability to learn such skills.

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb, stand on a kick-stool. Requires ability to shelve books and to move materials from one location to another.

Knowledge of library practices and procedures; operation of automated library equipment. Ability to read and write and communicate effectively in written and oral form; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; sort items into categories according to established methods; answer routine telephone inquiries from public; read, copy and record figures; lift and move books and other materials.

Skills in light typing and operation of automated library equipment and cash handling.

• Checks library materials in and out using automated system;
• Maintains patron records, including issuing library cards and collecting fines
• Answers telephones
• Directs patrons to appropriate area of the library
• Responds to simple reference and reader’s advisory questions, including placing holds on material, as appropriate
• Informs patrons about library materials and services, such as digital services, databases and interlibrary loans
• Provides basic instruction to patrons on use of library computer equipment, such as opening, printing and saving files, accessing digital platforms and databases
• Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials
• Processes new books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and magazines
• Works on reports, such as supply order, in transit and inventory reports
• Shelves library materials and reads shelves
• Performs general maintenance of library materials

• Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and serves on committees
• Sets up tables and chairs for meetings
• Performs additional duties as assigned

D uties and percentage of time spent on each duty may vary depending on staffing allocation.

Denotes essential function of the job.

Applications received before Saturday;
August 22, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.

PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer