Library Clerk

Please Note: Applicants for this position will be considered only when they provide a resume and cover letter to Eldorado Memorial Library.

Salary Schedule: Starting Payrate = $15 per hour (EML Board of Trustees will consider longevity pay increases)

Summary: Assists library patrons in the circulation and location of materials and information in a friendly and welcoming manner. Keeps materials organized on shelves according to library procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Check materials in and out
• Assist patrons in finding materials to suit their needs
• Prepare new library materials for circulation
• Shelve materials correctly
• Place, check, and fulfill SHARE inter-library loan requests
• Communicate with patrons regarding held materials and other information
• Register new patrons and update existing patron accounts
• Maintain confidentiality of records
• Answer phones, answer questions, and take messages
• Assist with library programs and events
• Operate office equipment, including computers, copier, laminator, and fax machine
• Assist patrons with technology, including computers, scanners, and microfilm reader
• Process room reservation requests
• Receive and record transactions paid via cash, check, and credit card
• Develop a working knowledge of library materials, services, and policies
• Establish and maintain orderliness within library areas
• Keep library book displays up to date
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily by the end of the first 90 days of service. Individuals are expected to be proficient at assigned tasks. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Knowledge and/or prior experience in the following areas is preferred: customer service, organization, working on a team, and working with computer hardware and software.

Communication and Interpersonal Skill Requirements: A library clerk must be coachable, have good judgment, perform well under pressure, promote the library in a positive manner through interactions with patrons and visitors, readily adapt to change, and work with teammates, details, and patrons simultaneously. They will use email and other technology to connect and communicate with staff and patrons.

Schedule: This job requires daytime, evening, and occasional Saturday hours. Work schedules will be made to benefit the library’s best interest.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work in a public library?

Ability to Commute:

• Eldorado, IL 62930 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15