About This Role
Working as a Library Clerk in the Children's Library involves direct interaction with the public, providing essential support services that ensure library materials are accessible and that patrons receive quality service. This role is crucial for maintaining an orderly and welcoming environment for children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Perform clerical and other support services that facilitate the orderly flow of library materials
- Sort, prepare, shelve, and maintain library materials to be readily available and accessible to the public
- Administer the circulation desk, including checking books in and out, maintaining reserves, collecting fines and deposits, and collecting money from copies and used books sold
- Administer the creation and maintenance of patron records
- Assist in running office machines
- Cover books, place security devices, labels, as part of routine processing of library materials
- Conduct initial information interviews to ascertain patron needs
- Place holds on materials and initiate interlibrary loan transactions
- Search and verify book requests
- Assist patrons in the operation of the electronic catalog and public computers
- Maintain and manage the public usage of computers
- Compile statistics
- Assist in the training of part-time staff
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of databases and integrated library systems (ILS) for cataloging and data management
- Excellent writing skills for creating clear labels, reports, and communication with patrons
- Proficiency in data entry, filing, and maintaining organized records to support efficient library operations
- Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers, and staff
- Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks such as shelving books, updating records, and supporting programs
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with software troubleshooting and using various digital tools
- Ability to conduct research using library resources to assist visitors in finding information or materials quickly
- Good stamina; ability to stand and walk most of the day
- Ability to easily operate a personal computer and keyboard
- Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, and reach repeatedly
- Ability to lift/carry library material weighing 25 lbs
- Ability to push book carts weighing 125 lbs
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account