Part-Time Assistant Library Clerk

Hours
The start date for this position will be in August.

Roselawn Library: 4421 E St. Rd. 10, DeMotte, IN 46310

Mondays & Fridays 8:45-5:15 and 2 Saturdays per month, 8:45-1:45.

The Assistant Library Clerk is responsible for the smooth daily operation of this Library on days when he/she is scheduled to work. These duties include, but are not limited to, providing friendly and accurate service, numerous circulation desk duties, courteous and helpful telephone usage, answering reference questions, processing new materials and assisting with questions about the Library’s public access computers. An Assistant Clerk will also assist in the presentation of children’s programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform daily circulation desk duties that may include:

• Providing courteous and friendly patron service
• Answering the telephone in a friendly and courteous manner
• Registering new patrons
• Checking materials in and out
• Maintaining overdue records
• Collecting various monies and recording those funds accurately
• Preparing InfoExpress transit parcels for shipment
• Sorting InfoExpress transit parcels accordingly
• Reshelving library materials
• Preparing Inter-Library Loan (ILL) and SRCS requests
• Answering questions about public access computers, maintain records of usages, and notify Director or Automation Assistant about problems
• Being knowledgeable about Library services and programs, and helping to promote those programs
• Answering reference questions, including directing questions to other staff members or agencies
• Sorting and distributing transit between libraries
• Keeping public areas clean and organized
• Seasonally decorating public areas
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

SKILLS

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have a positive attitude and be energetic in promoting the library and its programs and services
• Willingness to accept change gracefully
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Must present a positive professional appearance
• Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must possess accurate recordkeeping skills
• Willingness to defer to the supervisor for assistance with questions that cannot be answered with certainty or with uncomfortable situations
• Willingness to help out in special situations and cooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations
• Must be knowledgeable of library resources and services
• Must have expertise and proficiency with computers and computer equipment, working knowledge of basic Office applications and the internet
• Must be patient, tactful and friendly when interacting with staff and patrons
• Strong customer service attitude, high energy, creativity, professionalism, excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), ability to maintain good relations with staff and public, initiative, comfortable with ALL age groups, team player
• Must have the ability to reach up and down to shelve materials, grip materials, and manipulate materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs and have adequate balance to use a step stool and/or ladder
• Must possess a valid state ID and have dependable transportation

If you are at least 18 years of age, with high school diploma or equivalent, and dependable transportation, please apply via our Google Form application, or apply in person during regular business hours at the Roselawn Library, 4421 E State Rd 10, DeMotte, IN 46310

Benefits

* This position starts at $10.50 per hour

* 3 paid vacation days each year

* 3 paid sick leave days

* 3 personal days

* 10 paid holidays

* retirement plan

The Library will accept applications until this position is filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 21 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11