Saturday Library Clerk

Circulation Services

• Attends patron services desks
• Greets patrons and assists with requests
• Registers patrons for library cards and instructs them on library policies and procedures
• Affords assistance in locating books and material and providing reference services
• Collects fines and fees from patrons
• Checks out library materials
• Limits items that are on hold
• Maintains their assigned area of the library, including organizing and tidying up public spaces and shelved materials, and addressing behavioral issues
• Offers basic assistance to patrons using public computers, printers, and copiers
• Checks in library materials and inspects for damage
• Affords assistance with library book sales
• Answers and directs incoming text messages and emails

Technical Services

• Checks in library materials and inspects for damage
• Identifies books and other materials needing repairs
• Repairs books and materials as needed
• Prepares new materials for circulation
• Answers and directs incoming phone calls
• Answers basic patron questions about library policies and procedures, accounts, room reservations, and library programs

Teen & Adult Services

• Attends the Teen & Adult Services desk
• Greets patrons and assists with requests
• Affords assistance in locating books and material and providing reference services
• Instructs patrons on library policies and procedures
• Affords assistance in using public computers, copiers, or printers
• Collects fines and fees from patrons
• Checks out library materials
• Limits their assigned area of the library, including organizing and tidying up public spaces and shelved materials, and addressing behavioral issues
• Manages study and conference room use
• Offers basic assistance to patrons using public computers, printers, copiers, and video game consoles
• May use graphic-design tools to create advertisements for the division
• Limits items that are on hold
• Establishes and maintains displays
• May assist with teen & adult programming

General Responsibilities (for All Divisions)

• Performs a variety of general clerical and office duties
• Operates computer for word and information processing
• Maintains records and files
• Performs related duties as required
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent is required
• Knowledge of library methods, practices, and procedures
• Dewey Decimal system
• Ability to perform general clerical functions quickly and accurately
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions and work independently in carrying out work assignments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
• Exhibit excellent customer service when working with patrons of all ages
• Operate various computers, office machines and equipment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Must be able to meet attendance and punctuality requirements for this position
• Must abide by all City and Library policies and procedures
• Must work well with others and be a team player
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, though not required

Physical Requirements

• Performs duties that may include physical effort, such as pushing or pulling a loaded book truck, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, and walking
• Occasionally may lift/carry materials up to 40 pounds
• May sit or stand for long periods of time