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City of Oak Park is hiring: Part-Time Library Clerk in Oak Park

City of Oak Park
Oak Park, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2025

JOB TITLE :

Library Clerk - Part-Time

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION :

Oak Park Public Library

JOB SUMMARY :

The City of Oak Park is seeking a Library Clerk to perform a variety of general library duties, including but

not limited to tasks related to the circulation of library materials, providing assistance with library patron

accounts, providing direct public service with technology, collection maintenance tasks, and other tasks

as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Greets patrons upon entering the building; directs patrons to appropriate location, department or

librarian to answer their question(s).

  • Issues new library cards and maintains existing accounts utilizing the automated library system.
  • Removes items from drop boxes and evaluates them for damage, check-in, shelving, or transit to
  • owning library.

  • Registers patrons into automated library system, checks materials out, renews materials, checks
  • items in, and collects overdue fines and other fees; resolves customer account issues.

  • Receives incoming telephone calls to the library, providing direct patron assistance and routing
  • calls to the appropriate department.

  • Assists patrons with basic computer questions, printing, faxing and copying tasks.
  • Prepares all library materials regardless of form for the shelves as necessary while maintaining
  • their order according to the alphabet or Dewey Decimal system.

  • Processes patron hold requests via automated library system.
  • Provides database maintenance in the automated library system including entry of all acquisitions
  • and deletion of discarded items.

  • Performs opening and closing procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality of Library Records.
  • Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Basic technology skills : email, office, browser-based products, printing, internet navigation.
  • Knowledge of general office practices.
  • Knowledge of library practices.
  • Excellent patron service attitude.
  • Ability to work effectively with other employees.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with library patrons and staff.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • QUALIFICATIONS : REQUIRED :

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • PREFERRED :

  • Some college coursework
  • Library technology experience in CARL (library circulation software)
  • SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Ability to bend and lift books and other materials, push / pull carts and stand or sit for extended
  • periods of time.

  • Monday-Friday with occasional Sunday afternoons.
  • This position is responsible for working 12-20 hours / week.
  • SALARY RANGE / HOURS :

    This is a part-time position with hourly rate of $15.00 / hour, with no benefits.

    WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The

    employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

    The employee must occasionally lift and / or move items, including books and other materials, of up to 25

    pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting

    but may occasionally attend meetings / programs after standard business hours. The noise level in the

    work environment is usually quiet.

    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS / DISCLAIMERS :

    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 intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of an employee so classified. Employees must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without

    reasonable accommodation.

    The City of Oak Park does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the

    basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, economic status, age,

    marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified

    individuals with a disability, if requested.

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