Library Clerk
About The Position
Performs all circulation duties and all circulation support duties; uses the Integrated Library System (ILS) to check library materials in and out; shelves library materials; checks for damaged materials; retrieves book drop materials; operates computer to enter and update patron records and ensures confidentiality of those records; resolves customer account problems; follows established guidelines in allowing waiver of fines; issues library cards; assists with opening and closing building and assures general building security. Performs general and routine duties related to the sorting and shelving of library materials; performs shelf reading to monitor the accurate placement of materials; shifts materials on shelves as needed; monitors collection for damage and needed repairs. Operates library and office equipment and machines; i.e., computers, cash register, credit card machines, telephone system, fax machine, photocopiers, and microfilm readers; provides general instructions to patrons about equipment operation; performs general upkeep on library equipment and machines. Provides general reference assistance; responds to questions and directs patrons to various locations in the library as needed to locate materials; may provide simple training to patrons in use of computer to locate collection materials via the online database and the Internet; plans and develops bulletin boards and displays and uses other marketing skills to promote library programs and materials.
Responsibilities
- Performs all circulation duties and all circulation support duties
- Uses the Integrated Library System (ILS) to check library materials in and out
- Shelves library materials
- Checks for damaged materials
- Retrieves book drop materials
- Operates computer to enter and update patron records and ensures confidentiality of those records
- Resolves customer account problems
- Follows established guidelines in allowing waiver of fines
- Issues library cards
- Assists with opening and closing building and assures general building security
- Performs general and routine duties related to the sorting and shelving of library materials
- Performs shelf reading to monitor the accurate placement of materials
- Shifts materials on shelves as needed
- Monitors collection for damage and needed repairs
- Operates library and office equipment and machines; i.e., computers, cash register, credit card machines, telephone system, fax machine, photocopiers, and microfilm readers
- Provides general instructions to patrons about equipment operation
- Performs general upkeep on library equipment and machines
- Provides general reference assistance
- Responds to questions and directs patrons to various locations in the library as needed to locate materials
- May provide simple training to patrons in use of computer to locate collection materials via the online database and the Internet
- Plans and develops bulletin boards and displays and uses other marketing skills to promote library programs and materials
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
