Library Clerk

Library Clerk

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Ability and desire to work well with the public
• Prompt, honest and dependable, able to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends as requested
• Ability and desire to work as a cooperative member of a team
• Ability to learn and accurately perform complex procedures including the library’s automated system
• Ability to accurately file books using the Dewey Decimal system
• Willingness to accept full responsibility for your words and actions

Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly, courteous and responsible service to all library patrons, whether in person or by phone
• Assist patrons with the use of Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) terminals and help them find materials on the shelf
• Answer the telephone and assist the patron or direct calls to the correct department
• Check items in and out and charge fines to patrons
• Process payment for fines or lost/damaged items
• Issue new cards and update registration for patrons
• Put returned books in correct order on carts to be re-shelved.
• Phone patrons to advise them of overdue items or held items.
• Answer basic Reference questions if Reference staff is unavailable.
• Empty drop box and check in materials
• Accurately and promptly complete library time card on a daily basis
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by the supervisory staff

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person