Library Circulation Clerk – Front Desk & Checkout

McHenry Public Library District; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McHenry Public Library District is seeking a Circulation Clerk responsible for registering patrons, check-out, and processing library materials. This role emphasizes friendly customer service, accuracy in records, and confidentiality. You will greet patrons, handle cash transactions, assist with interlibrary loan processing and room reservations, and support the AMH system.

Bilingual Spanish capability is required for some positions. This is a full-time on-site role in McHenry, IL.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of customer service experience.
• Library experience desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to adapt to computer systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons and provide directions.
• Assist with check-out, accounts, and money transactions.
• Register new patrons and maintain records.
• Provide phone and email patron support.
• Sort, shelve, and organize library materials.
• Assist with interlibrary loan processing and room reservations.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality and follow library policies.
• Spanish duties for bilingual Circulation Clerk where required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Technology proficiency

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

McHenry Public Library District is seeking a Circulation Clerk responsible for registering patrons, check-out, and processing library materials. This role emphasizes friendly customer service, accuracy in records, and confidentiality. You will greet patrons, handle cash transactions, assist with interlibrary loan processing and room reservations, and support the AMH system.

Bilingual Spanish capability is required for some positions. This is a full-time on-site role in McHenry, IL.