Library Clerk -Full Time

Douglas, County of • Mn 56308, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

A Library Clerk is responsible for all duties for maintaining circulation, including the checking out of materials, checking in and reshelving return materials, data entry, and assisting with other library operations as directed. Access to Not Public Data: In this job, you may come across private or confidential information about people we serve. This data is protected by law and should only be viewed or used when it’s truly needed for your work. You are expected to only look at private data when your job duties require it. Keep it secure and make sure others who don’t need to see it don’t have access. Stop accessing the data once your task is done, and store or dispose of it properly, following the rules in Minnesota’s Data Practices Act (Chapter 13). If your job duties change and you need access to different private data, that access should also be limited to only what you need to do your job.

Requirements

• Proficient clerical and office skills, with general typing ability and computer skills.
• Ability to serve/assist library patrons pleasantly and effectively.
• The library patrons (including people of all social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds) and situations.
• General knowledge of library resources, materials, and procedures.
• Good reading ability and some breadth of general knowledge are desirable.
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with all types of library patrons and situations.
• Ability to pay attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Ability to follow directions or take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
• Physical requirements may also include setting up the physical space for the programs, moving library furniture to accommodate seating, arranging chairs and tables for performances, returning the space to its original order following the programs, and/or driving with a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous paid work experience as a Library Clerk or a closely related position in a library.
• Previous volunteer work in a library.
• Previous paid work experience as a customer service representative, front desk clerk, help desk, or closely related position.
• Previous experience in a position providing direct customer service to children.
• General knowledge of library resources, materials, and procedures.
• General proficiency in using Microsoft Word.
• General proficiency in performing internet searches.
• Ability to clearly explain to others how to use/operate e-books.
• Knowledgeable of children's literature and trends.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls for patrons.
• Answer questions from the public in person, over the phone, and electronically.
• Assist patrons in operating the copy machine, Public Access Catalog (computer), fax machine, and self-checkout.
• Reserve requested materials using the Horizon terminals, and notify the patron when the material is available.
• Assist computer lab patrons with general questions about computer use.
• Register new library patrons on the Horizon automated system, issue and collect fees for replacement cards, and provide information about library rules and services.
• Check out library materials and collect library fines.
• Shelf reading, shelf maintenance, and empty book drop return.
• Assist in sorting mail and distributing it to the appropriate departments.
• Check-in library materials, re-sensitize, and shelf library materials.
• Assist in checking in newspapers daily and distributing them for patron use.
• Notify the Library Automation Supervisor if any are not received daily/monthly.
• Assist in moving magazines yearly and newspapers monthly.
• Assist in processing video and audio materials, compact discs, mending the same, and maintaining the collection.
• Assist with the delivery process.
• Complies with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, as assigned or apparent.

Benefits

• No-cost/low-cost health insurance plan options.
• Douglas County contributes to a Health Savings Account and a (PERA) pension plan.
• Become vested in as little as 3 years of employment for lifetime benefits upon retirement!
• Douglas County is also a qualified Employer for the Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program.
• $40,000 of life insurance at no expense.
• Supplemental coverage is available for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Presidents’ Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Fourth of July
• Veterans’ Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving (in place of Columbus Day)
• Christmas Eve Day
• Christmas Day
• Labor Day
• Personal Holiday.
• An employee shall be credited with 1 day of sick leave for each month of service accumulative to 90 days.
• The first 48 hours (or up to 80 hours if any eligible time was carried over) will be counted as ESST.
• 0 - 4 years - 10 working days.
• 5 -9 years - 15 working days.
• 10-14 years - 20 working days.
• 15-19 years - 25 working days.
• Over 20 years - 30 working days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED