Clerk-Circulation Pearl River Public Library

Bergen County Cooperative Library System; Pearl River, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bergen County Cooperative Library System is seeking a Clerk – Circulation for the busy Circulation and Technical Services Department. You will check items in and out, issue library cards, collect fines/fees, shelve materials, answer phones, assist patrons, and represent the Library in a friendly, professional manner.

The position offers a starting salary of $18.00 per hour with evening and weekend shifts, including about 17.5 hours per week across weekday evenings and a weekend day per month.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Check items in and out at the circulation desk.
• Issue library cards and collect fines/fees.
• Shelve materials and answer phones.
• Assist patrons and represent the Library in a courteous manner.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Office terminology

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Clerk – Circulation

Come enhance our busy and lively Circulation and Technical Services Department!

Join the heart of customer service checking items in and out, issuing library cards, collecting fines/fees, shelving materials, answering phones, assisting patrons, and representing the Library.

Starting salary $18.00 per hour.

Hours for this position are:

Monday 5pm to 9pm, Wednesday 1pm to 4pm, Thursday 5pm to 9pm, and approximately 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday per month maximum of 17.5 hours per week.

TYPICAL WORK:

The work involves responsibility for the performance of standard clerical tasks including the use of a computer and other office equipment. The work is considered routine in nature. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level clerical employee or administrator. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic; ability to process documents; ability to file alphabetically and numerically; ability to maintain basic records; ability to understand basic oral and written directions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a customer service-based environment
• Problem solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of the mission public libraries