Library Clerk (Part-Time)

JOB
This recruitment is subject to close without advance notice. Interviews will be held the week of March 16th Final Interview Date: Week of March 23rdCompetitive Wages: 4% COLA increases effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026Working Hours: Incumbent must be available to work up to 18 hours per week. Work schedule consists of working days and evenings, weekend hours and holidays as needed.A city of 3.75 square miles, San Marino is home to the renowned Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. With a focus on resident services and community, the City of San Marino is recognized for its police and fire services, library, parks and community amenities, and planning and zoning that distinguish and maintain the community’s high-quality residential character. The City of San Marino is hiring three part-time Library Clerks to work in our Community Services Department. The Community Services Department is responsible for enriching the community through creative recreational programs, services and events, as well as the promotion of reading and learning activities through the Crowell Public Library. The Crowell Public Library in the City of San Marino offers an enticing space to explore curated access to information and culture. In Library Journal’s 2018 “Star Libraries” listing, Crowell Public Library ranked in the top 5.9% in the nation of libraries in its class and in the top ten of libraries in California. This rating is based on the library's collection, services offered, circulation and program attendance.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe part-time Library Clerk may perform a variety of responsible library clerical work; respond to questions and inquiries from library patrons; and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSUnder supervision of the Librarian II, the Library Clerk perform routine library circulation desk duties The Library Clerk may assist with processing materials and entering cataloging information into the integrated library system database.This position is "At-Will," which means the Library Clerk serves at the will of the City Manager and may be removed at any time without cause, notice, or right of appeal.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands. Duties: Perform a variety of routine circulation and customer service duties; register customers and issue library cards, check out library materials; receive e-returned materials and compute and collect fines.Assist in maintaining items on the shelves. Answer questions regarding registrations, reserves and overdue books; maintain records for periodicals; check in items, Assist in processing interlibrary loans; receive, return and maintain proper records; assist in mending materials.Answer phones, direct calls and sort mail.Receive training through the United States Department of State and perform duties to act as Passport Acceptance Agent.Assist with fundraising events, recreation programs, and other city programs/events.