Employment

Library Clerk

Reports to: Library Director

Hours: Hours vary but may not exceed 29 hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis. Evening and Saturday work is probable.

Job Summary

Provides general customer service and supports library operations.

Responsibilities

• Help library patrons find materials
• Check materials in and out
• Answer the library telephone
• Shelve library materials and maintaining materials in proper shelf order
• Prepare library materials for circulation
• Mend library materials
• Assist in planning and implementing library programs
• Update genealogical indexes and summaries on the computer
• Process ILL requests and transits as scheduled or requested
• Catalog library materials using copy cataloging methods as scheduled or requested
• Other library related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required
• Library experience preferred
• Some knowledge of library materials and methods
• Thorough knowledge of alphabet and decimal system
• Knowledge of and skill in using effective English, including good grammar
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform clerical tasks efficiently and accurately
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, push, reach, grasp, handwrite and type, lift, and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to assess visual cues. Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less
• Ability to perform clerical tasks efficiently and accurately
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public
• Ability to arrive at work in a punctual manner and reliably assume responsibility as delegated
• Ability to use office equipment, including photocopier, fax machine, computer programs and other equipment as required
• Ability to handle details, complete work with normal speed, and tolerate stress of busy circulation desk
• Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral instructions

Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Approved and adopted by the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees on March 26, 2019.