Part Time Circulation Clerk

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Personal time

Vacation time

401k plan

Health insurance options

Job summary

Onondaga County Public Library System in Manlius is seeking a part-time P/T Circulation Clerk to support the main desk and Children’s Department. Up to 27 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends, with duties at the circulation desk and service to patrons.

Strong customer service, computer skills, and Polaris familiarity are valued. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 20 pounds, and availability for the stated schedule with background check completed if

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Familiarity with computers, email, Internet, etc. and ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues.
• Ability to learn quickly and perform work accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with diverse patrons.
• Public library work experience and Polaris experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons directly at the circulation desk.
• Circulates, reserves, renews, distributes, shelves, and maintains all library materials.
• Empties book drop and manages items on the requested items/holds list.
• Registers patrons and collects fees for lost and damaged items.
• Responds to telephone inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Troubleshooting basics

Learn quickly

Follow instructions

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Polaris

Job description

Job Description:
P/T Circulation Clerk – Manlius Library, a member library of the Onondaga County Public Library System, seeks an
innovative and energetic individual for a part-time circulation clerk position (at both the main desk and children’s). The
job requires excellent people and computer skills, and a strong customer service orientation. The successful applicant
may work up to 27 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, depending on the needs of the library. See
“Position requirements” for the current schedule. Under the supervision of the Operations Manager the successful
applicant will perform a variety of circulation tasks related to the operation of the library.

Position Duties:

• Assists patrons directly at the circulation desk
• Circulates, reserves, renews, distributes, shelves, and maintains all library materials
• Empties book drop and manages items on the requested items/holds list
• Registers patrons and collects fees for lost and damaged items
• Responds to telephone inquiries
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Familiarity with computers, email, Internet, etc. and ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues
• Ability to learn quickly and perform work accurately
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work with diverse patrons
• Public library work experience and Polaris experience preferred

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, sit, talk, and The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crouch and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Current schedule is Monday 4 pm to 8 pm, Tuesday 4 pm to 8 pm in the Children’s Department, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9 am to 1 pm, and every Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. A successful candidate must be available to work this schedule and must be able to work with people of all ages.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $16.50 / hour
• Benefits: Sick, personal, and vacation time. 401k plan and health insurance options.