Employment
To apply:
Please submit a resume to kloeckner.megan@eagerfreelibrary.org by Sunday, April 9.
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.
Our Mission:
The Eager Free Public Library opens doors for curious minds by encouraging literacy, inspiring learning, and connecting people.
Contact Us:
39 W. Main Street
Evansville, WI 53536
Phone: 608-882-2260
Fax: 608-882-2261
Director: Megan Kloeckner
eagerfree@eagerfreelibrary.org
Hours:
LIBRARY BUILDING
Monday 9:30am -7:00pm
Tuesday 9:30am -7:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am -7:00pm
Thursday 9:30am -7:00pm
Friday 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday 9:30am-1:00pm