Youth Services - Library Clerk I

Department: Brooks Memorial Library

About the role

Library public service and clerical work carrying out daily activities and assisting at the Children’s Room circulation desk.

Schedule

20 hours per week (day, evening and Saturday hours) with occasional on-call hours as available.

Pay

FY 2027 step 1: \$19.01 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assists library patrons in the Children’s Room circulation desk, including circulating library materials, registering new borrowers, and updating patron records.
• Helps library patrons of all ages in the operation of the online public access catalog.
• Retrieves returned library materials from the outdoor book drop in various and inclement weather.
• Posts relevant information to the Children’s Room social media accounts as needed and requested.
• Assists in creating signage, posters, flyers, bookmarks, and social media graphics for the Children’s Room using Canva.
• Assists community groups with the multimedia equipment in Community Meeting Room.
• Sets up the Community Meeting Room A for Children’s Room programs including moving chairs and setting up tables.
• Operates cash register, computer, and other office machines.
• Answers telephone as required.
• Responsible for security, opening and closing of second floor area, including Children’s Room, Teen Room, Meeting Room, and bathrooms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework, or relevant experience.
• Experience working in a library is preferred.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including the ability to use common computer applications (Microsoft Suite, Google).
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Flexibility, excellent time management, and high attention to detail with capacity to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to examine existing systems and refine or improve them as necessary.
• Forward-thinking and open to innovation and change.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to actively support a welcoming workplace and respectful environment for all, including cultural competency, while working effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, elected officials, and other government agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to think quickly under pressure, react to changing situations, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and retain instructions, policies, and procedures and continue to learn new methods and stay current within the field.

Work Environment

• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting/moving books and carts up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to move library furniture including setting up and taking down 6 ft. folding tables and stacking chairs.
• Must be able to perform varied library duties quickly, accurately, and with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform routine clerical work.
• Must be able to access, retrieve, enter, and update information using a computer.
• Must be able to deal courteously with the public.
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings.