Clerk

JOB POSTING

CLERK

HOURS: Part time, non-exempt – 12 hours per week

Potential schedule, but, flexible. 

Mondays 3pm-9pm

Tuesdays 2-6pm

Sundays 1-5pm

STARTING WAGE: $15.82 - $17.93

BENEFITS: Pro-rated vacation, holiday, and sick time, Employee Assistance Program

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a service-minded candidate to join the library’s circulation team.  The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have experience working with a library catalog like Sirsi-Dynix Workflows.

OUR LIBRARY & COMMUNITY:

Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. We serve the Plymouth Community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network. 

The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Plymouth’s rich history has included the library for nearly 100 years.  Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers. Pre-pandemic, over a 1,000 visitors a day used the library to participate in programs, use our meeting and study rooms, borrow materials, use technology, and connect with others.

The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community.  Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, education system, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations.  Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events.

Plymouth District Library is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek to represent and reflect our community in all that we do.  Plymouth District Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLERK

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Circulation Lead, the Clerk performs direct service to patrons at the circulation desk and technical services tasks such as ordering, cataloging, and processing of library materials.

JOB DUTIES:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following duties.  These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Provide patron services at front circulation desk. This includes charge, discharge, and renewal of library materials and 
• Perform a wide variety of routine and occasionally complex clerical and keyboard work requiring the application of judgment and knowledge.
• Maintain confidentiality and patron privacy.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The recommendations below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Computer experience, keyboard proficiency
• Knowledge of word processing software programs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work quickly and pleasantly with the public
• SirsiDynix/Workflows experience preferred

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. 

Salary : $16 - $18