Part-Time Library Clerk I
City of Rancho Mirage•Rancho Mirage, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a part-time position, working up to 19 hours per week, with variable hours. The Library Clerk I is responsible for checking library materials in and out, registering customers, providing customer support, collecting fines, performing data entry, assisting with the maintenance of library collections, conducting searches for materials, and assisting with Library and Observatory programs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-year customer service related experience
- Reliable and consistent transportation is necessary
- Standard library practices, procedures and functions
- Filing methods and recordkeeping to maintain accurate information in alphabetical, chronological and/or numerical order
- Standard library clerical practices
- Basic math and recordkeeping concepts and practices
- Customer service principles
- Handling cash and making change
- Modern office equipment
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
- Gather, sort and organize materials in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order
- Ability to provide attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
- Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
- Grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard.
- Near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using a computer.
- Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.
- Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Physical mobility and physical strength to lift, carry, or assist others with walking is a requirement of this position.
- In the event of an emergency, library workers are required to assist patrons with evacuation.
Nice To Haves
- A valid driver's license is not required
Responsibilities
- Receives, returns and renews circulated materials; collects fines; inspects returned materials for damages; and repairs materials.
- Retrieves, sorts and/or shelves library materials as needed.
- Responds to customers by providing routine information, answering questions, assisting with office and library equipment, and/or referring customers to appropriate resources.
- Circulates books and other library materials; performs data entry; reviews, processes and assists patrons with library hold requests and materials.
- Registers new customer accounts in library system; verifies customer account information; issues and/or renews library cards.
- Prepares lists, reports and other documents, checks and maintains supply inventory; sorts and distributes mail.
- Receives, unpacks and checks against invoices deliveries of library materials.
- Ensures that items are clearly labeled and include any applicable embargo dates.
- Processes and catalogs materials.
- Ensures that materials are in ILS and are ready for use by the public.
- Places orders for library materials through designated vendors.
- Downloads/uploads MARC records into Library ILS from vendors.
- Edits MARC records to fit/reflect library material holdings.
- Ensures the Library workspaces are clean and orderly.
- Moves chairs, tables, and equipment to set up and take down library meetings and events.
- Assist with the facilitation of library events and programs, as needed.
- Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned to address organizational needs and changing organizational practices.
Benefits
- Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
