Library Clerk - Millersville Public Library

Library Clerk 1 - Millersville Public Library

Job Type: Part-time Time:16.5 hours per week Salary: $12.20 per hour

Position Overview
This position works under the supervision of the Library Director to perform the duties necessary in the Circulation and Reference areas to effectively facilitate library operations. This position works 16.5 hours per week, as assigned by the Library Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use technology on a daily basis: automated circulation system, e-book devices, and public computers.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and direct assistance to customers with information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.
• Keep the facility clean and neat, which includes: maintaining bathrooms and cleaning shelves and furniture.
• Create and maintain library accounts, collect and reconcile fines, and circulate materials.
• Efficiently operate common office machinery, such as: telephones, copiers, printers, and fax machines.
• Present self as a positive, unbiased, and professional role model; which includes but is not limited to, having a pleasant attitude, refrain from using profanity, keeping personal beliefs (religious, political and otherwise) to oneself, and remaining professional with library guests at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect individual privacy and rights in dealing with customer and/or employee records and personal information.
• Adhere to and enforce all library and county policies, procedures and restrictions.
• Maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships with public, peers, and supervisors.
• May perform, or assist with, a variety of other duties as assigned or necessary for the daily operations of the library, including but not limited to: daily opening and closing procedures, serving customers of all ages, performing shelf reading, weeding, and routine shelving.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, a variety of Internet browsers and e-mail service providers
• Stamina for extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping and kneeling
• Must exhibit the ability to be a positive influence while representing the library

Other Desired Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, vision, and writing skills
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and people, in a polite and professional manner
• Knowledge of standard library procedures, practices, and methods

Applications can be obtained from the Sumner County website at www.sumnercountytn.gov

Please submit resumes and completed applications to:
Millersville Public Library, Attention: Amy Corbitt, Library Director

Interviews will be conducted by appointment only, and are anticipated to begin March 6th.

The Sumner County Library does not discriminate on the bases of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its policies, or in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.20 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 16.5 per week

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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