Library Clerk – PT Orangeburg Library

BCCLS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Orangeburg Library is seeking a part-time Library Clerk to join the Circulation Department. The role emphasizes public service and strong communication skills while handling checkouts, registrations, and patron account updates.

The ideal candidate will have solid computer skills, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff. Hours include evenings and weekends, with duties spanning desk coverage, shelving, and assisting patrons with technology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good computer skills and ability to use library systems.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and serve the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public at the circulation desk.
• Check out circulating materials to patrons.
• Register new library patrons and update patron accounts.
• Collect fees and process transactions.
• Guide patrons to appropriate service desks and assist with public computers.
• Answer calls and shelve materials as needed.

Skills

customer service

interpersonal skills

computer skills

flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Part Time Library Clerk

The Orangeburg Library has an opening for an energetic and service-oriented individual to join a very active Circulation Department. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with the public and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assisting the public at the circulation desk;
• Checking out circulating materials to patrons;
• Registering new library patrons;
• Maintaining and updating information on patron library accounts;
• Collecting circulations fees, fines and processing transactions;
• Providing patrons with directional assistance and/or directing them to the appropriate service desk for help;
• Assisting patrons with the public computers, printers and copiers when necessary;
• Answering and routing telephone calls;
• Shelving library materials, shelf-reading and searching for items from system generated lists;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements include:

High school diploma, excellent customer service and communication skills, strong computer skills, flexibility, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a desire to work with the public. Physical demands of the position include standing, bending, and lifting. Previous library experience is a plus but not required.

Position reports to the Head of Circulation.

Hours: Thursday 3:00-8:00, Friday 11:30-5:00, Saturday 9:30-3:00, Sunday rotation 12:30-5:00 and substitute hours when needed.

Salary: $16.50 per hour