Library Clerk

Hours of Work: 19 hours/week, must have availability and flexibility with hours worked. Shifts will be two (2) 6-hour shifts and one (1) 7-hour shift covering 2 evenings and 1 day shift each week, plus every third Saturday. Compensation is $9.75 an hour, and 19 hours of personal time off are included each year. Otherwise, no benefits are included in this position.

Please email 3 professional references to help@upshur.wvlibrary.info.

Summary: Performs a variety of library circulation and clerical procedures with a heavy concentration of public contact.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, etc. include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with or ability to learn Dewey Decimal system, circulation system software, and library circulation policies and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility to deal with multiple and extra unexpected tasks and patrons simultaneously
• Basic computer/typing skills
• Able to regularly lift up to 25 lbs.
• One year of library or clerical experience (Preferred)

Specific circulation desk duties (included but not limited to):

• Answers phones and routes calls as necessary
• Check materials in/out and renew materials
• Reserve materials, then notify patrons about availability
• Shelves materials and checks shelved materials for accuracy
• Assists with library events/programs and displays (ex.: registration, signs, crafts, etc.)
• Prepare, repair and withdraw library materials
• Collects fines and other money for library services
• Checks in and processes newspapers and magazines
• Proficiency with computers, laptops, smart phones or tablets (both Android and Apple)
• Knowledge of Windows and basic word processing functions
• Assists patrons with eBooks and other digital resources
• Perform basic reference work or properly refers questions to person in charge
• Ability to locate materials in library through public catalog, Overdrive or other library procedures like inter-library loan
• Willingness to learn new skills to help library patrons
• Performs all opening/closing procedures in work area/public areas
• Turn on/off computers/copiers/printers
• Empty book drop
• Turn on/off lights
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors in assigned work area

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $9.75 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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