Clerk, Library, PT

City Of Siloam•Siloam Springs, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Clerk performs paraprofessional tasks at the Siloam Springs Public Library, assisting patrons and supporting the daily operation of library services. The role includes circulating and organizing materials, helping patrons use library resources and technology, supporting programs, maintaining patron records, and assisting with collection processing and inventory. The clerk may also help train work-study students and volunteers and may direct their work at the discretion of the Library Manager or Assistant Library Manager. This is a part-time position working 10–15 hours per week, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and most Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires regular, punctual attendance and professional, ethical conduct. Duties may include other related tasks as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system.
Ability to stay organized and work as a team member or independently as needed.
Basic knowledge of reader interest levels.
Ability to use current technology.
Experience with a multi-line telephone system, copy machine, fax machine, key calculator, library automation system, graphic computer programs, and Microsoft Office.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and telephone etiquette.
Ability to provide information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including percentages, and perform basic accounting functions.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist patrons courteously.
Shelve, shelf-read, and organize library materials.
Circulate library materials.
Help process materials added to the library collection.
Assist with bulletin boards, decorative displays, and special book displays.
Assist Program Coordinators with implementing library programs.
Attend meetings and workshops related to library services.
Register new patrons and maintain patron records.
Open and close the library as required by the shift.
Help patrons use computer office and graphic programs, software, the Internet, and e-book devices.
Maintain working knowledge of the online library system.
Assist with inspecting and repairing library materials as needed.
Assist patrons with memorials, donations, and interlibrary loans.
Help train work-study students and volunteers.
Perform basic maintenance procedures on public and staff copiers, computers, phones, and fax machines as needed.
Assist with maintaining meeting-room usage.
Help with the inventory process.
Work with other staff to accomplish tasks.
Maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity.
Report to work as scheduled, on time, and prepared to work; remain for the full scheduled work period.