Part-Time Library Clerk

Dixon Public Library; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Dixon Public Library in Dixon, IL is seeking a Part-Time Library Clerk to support patrons, shelve and check in/out materials, and assist in the Adult and Youth Departments. The role emphasizes friendly, informed service in a value-driven community library setting.

The position offers evening and weekend shifts totaling about 10 hours per week, with supervision from the Library Director and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Must be service-oriented and have a positive attitude toward the library and its patrons.
• Must have computer experience sufficient to adequately use automated library systems, as well as basic word processing and internet search skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with members of the public and colleagues.
• Check in and out library materials.
• Respond to public inquiries in person or by telephone. This includes reader’s advisory and reference questions, using both print and online resources.
• Issue library cards.
• Manage and monitor public computer use.
• Provide assistance with library equipment (such as computers, copy machines and microfilm reader).
• Keep public areas orderly.
• Shelve, shelf read, straighten and dust materials collections, as necessary.
• Sanitize computer hardware/headphones/mouse pads as needed.
• Uphold patrons' constitutional and legal rights, abide by federal and state statutes, and implement board policies and library procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Two-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Automated library systems

Word processing

Internet search skills

Job description

Join Our Team at Dixon Public Library!

The Dixon Public Library is excited to hire a Part-Time Library Clerk to our team in Dixon, IL. If you enjoy helping others and love being surrounded by books and learning, this could be the perfect role for you!

As a Library Clerk, you’ll be an important part of our daily operations by helping support patrons, assisting with materials in both the Adult and Youth Departments, and helping create a welcoming space for our community.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Average of 10 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekend shifts


• Reports To: Library Director and senior library staff


• Supervisory Responsibilities: None


• Key Role: Provide friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable service to library patrons across departments

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with members of the public and colleagues.


• Check in and out library materials.


• Respond to public inquiries in person or by telephone. This includes reader’s advisory and reference


• questions, using both print and online resources.


• Issue library cards.


• Manage and monitor public computer use.


• Provide assistance with library equipment (such as computers, copy machines and microfilm reader).


• Keep public areas orderly.


• Shelve, shelf read, straighten and dust materials collections, as necessary.


• Sanitize computer hardware/headphones/mouse pads as needed.


• Uphold patrons' constitutional and legal rights, abide by federal and state statutes, and implement board policies and library procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is expected that the clerk will perform other duties as needed and assigned by the Library Director or senior staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.


• Must be service-oriented and have a positive attitude toward the library and its patrons.


• Must have computer experience sufficient to adequately use automated library systems, as well as basic word processing and internet search skills.


• Must have the ability and desire to deal with co-workers and the public in a courteous manner, establish a rapport with library users, and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees.


• Must have the ability to have interactions (face-to-face and other) with patrons and co-workers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job during a full duty day or shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear.


• Employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.


• Employee is required to use cognitive ability to reason, analyze, and verbalize thoughts and ideas.


• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


• Employee must be available and present for work as scheduled.


• Employee must perform all functions of the job safely and efficiently at all times in compliance with all safety regulations and policies for the safety and welfare of the employee, co-workers, and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a typical customer service environment that requires the ability to use and operate a personal computer and peripherals, telephone, photocopy machine, and calculator. The noise level in the work area is usually moderately quiet.

The City of Dixon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person