Library Clerk (Part Time)

Mt. Lebanon, PA • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, in-person position, working 20-24 hours per week. Evening and weekend (including Sunday) availability is required. The Part-Time Clerk performs more complex work than the library pages and gives direction as needed to library pages. We are looking for friendly, helpful individuals who enjoy working with the public and as part of a team. This is a part-time intermediate level clerical position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with use of computers and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Front line customer services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working or volunteering in a Library strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced work at circulation desk, including inter-library loan follow-up, route-ins and route-outs, reserved materials.
• Perform advanced processing of books and other materials for cataloging and circulation.
• Provide complex office support activities, including word processing, data entry, over-dues, memorial and donation books, book ordering, invoice checking.
• Check overdue materials.
• Assist with library programs and fundraising activities.
• Assist patrons in using the library and its resources.
• Perform all tasks at circulation desk; fines, reserves, registration, interlibrary loan.
• Process and mend library materials and also use computer to link new item records.
• Assist with placing online materials orders.
• Answer telephone and refer inquiries to appropriate person.
• Word process and assist with preparation of reports, documents, and program materials.
• Contribute to the library’s social media and other communication channels.

Benefits

• Paid time off is provided.
• Reimbursement for the cost of child clearances ($60.25) after one month of employment.
• Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED