Richland Community Library

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Patron Services/Circulation Desk Clerk

(Part-Time Position: 9-19 hours per week)

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

If you enjoy providing a valuable service in a great small town, working as part of a team, and joining an institution beloved by its community, this is the job for you!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for performing routine clerical work in a library and providing basic support services to patrons. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing excellent service to library patrons.

• Working with patrons and materials at the Library Circulation desk; assisting patrons with computer, printing, faxing/copier, and other general questions.

• Retrieves and processes materials returned via the inside and outside drop boxes.

• Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed.

• Shelves materials and maintains shelving areas in an accurate, neat, and orderly fashion.

• Demonstrate how to best utilize the library's physical and electronic collections.

• Checking shelves for accuracy.

• Processing and labeling of library materials. 

• Readers Advisory

• Registering and updating library cardholder accounts.

• Maintaining the welcoming and orderly appearance of the library.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties. 

Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate positively with customers and staff in a cheerful manner

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills

• Demonstrated interest in working with children and adults

• Willingness to learn new technology, including library technologies

• Must be confident, personable, and a team player

• Must display initiative and problem-solving skills

• Ability to responsibly manage petty cash and cash register

• Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures

• Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines

Knowledge and Abilities Preferred

• Experience working in a library.

• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive

• Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System

• Experience with automated library circulation systems

Working Conditions

Part-time position (9-19 hours per week) able to work mornings, afternoons, evenings based on library scheduling needs. Able to work 2 weekends (Saturdays per month) required. Library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. 

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, sit, bend, twist, stoop, reach and grasp, walk, push, pull or lift materials or equipment weighing 15 pounds or more, manually manipulate computer keyboard, mouse and scanner etc.  Ability to bend, reach and shelve a full range of shelving units.

Additional Requirements

Ability to read and write, type and operate standard computer software, perform basic mathematical computations, communicate effectively, work a determined schedule including evenings and weekends, take and follow direction, work well with patrons, coworkers, and management, organize work successfully, maintain confidentiality, give attention to detail, maintain a positive customer service attitude (internal and external), meet deadlines, work independently and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Compensation

$13.00 per hour +, depending on education and experience.

Please submit an application and a cover letter to Main Circulation Desk at the Library or e-mail documents to the Library Director jbuck@richlandlibrary.org.