Library Clerk: Front Desk, Outreach & Service

Placentia Library District; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Placentia Library District seeks staff to deliver high-level customer service, assist patrons with materials, and support library programs in a busy community setting. The role includes circulation tasks, passport acceptance duties, and file maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of library experience, plus a California driver’s license. Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 2+ years library experience.
• Valid California driver's license required.
• Bilingual Spanish desirable; U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level customer service at the information desk and in outreach activities.
• Assist patrons with locating, checking in and checking out materials and provide basic reference help.
• Serve as Passport Application Acceptance Agent, as needed.
• Prepare delinquent accounts for reporting and issue/renew library cards.
• Process telephone renewals and handle cash receipts and transactions.
• File documents and library materials; maintain records.
• Repair books and other materials; assist with restrooms inspections as needed.
• Set up/breakdown meeting rooms; assist with schedules; perform opening/closing duties.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Reference help

Bilingual Spanish

File & records management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Library experience 2+ years

Driver's license

Job description

Placentia Library District seeks staff to deliver high-level customer service, assist patrons with materials, and support library programs in a busy community setting. The role includes circulation tasks, passport acceptance duties, and file maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of library experience, plus a California driver’s license. Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable; U.S. citizenship is required.