Library Clerk - Part-Time

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The current recruitment will be used to fill a part-time, benefited vacancy at the Main Library Branch. An eligible list will also be established to fill possible future part-time vacancies. A Library Clerk performs duties and responsibilities which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks: interacting with a diverse patron base; handling routine situations with only unusual issues referred to a supervisor; explaining and/or interpreting policies and procedures while checking Library material in and out; receiving monies and maintaining accurate deposit and patron account information; using discretion, within well-defined parameters, in implementing Library policy and procedures for membership eligibility, fine negotiation, collection accounts, check out limits, and performing assigned duties; performing duties in an environment with limited physical space and a high noise level. Additionally, Library Clerks may encounter hectic periods with high volume of patron traffic, all of these factors can lead to working conditions that may be stressful. This class performs related duties as required. Depending on assignment, supervision is received from a Branch Operations Supervisor or Supervising Library Assistant. In the absence of a supervisor, a Library Clerk may be designated to perform in a lead capacity. Night and weekend work is required. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED
Some (6 months - 1 year) experience involving frequent public contact in a service or sales capacity
Experience operating a keyboard

Nice To Haves

Assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions as detailed in the full job description

Responsibilities

Interacting with a diverse patron base
Handling routine situations with only unusual issues referred to a supervisor
Explaining and/or interpreting policies and procedures while checking Library material in and out
Receiving monies and maintaining accurate deposit and patron account information
Using discretion, within well-defined parameters, in implementing Library policy and procedures for membership eligibility, fine negotiation, collection accounts, check out limits, and performing assigned duties
Performing duties in an environment with limited physical space and a high noise level
Encountering hectic periods with high volume of patron traffic
Performing related duties as required
May be designated to perform in a lead capacity in the absence of a supervisor