Part Time Library Clerk (Tuxedo Park Library)

RCLS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tuxedo Park Library is hiring a part-time Library Clerk to staff the circulation desk and assist patrons with inquiries in a friendly, public setting.

The ideal candidate is customer-oriented, computer literate, and able to lift and move book carts as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer-oriented and computer-literate.
• Able to lift/bend/climb/push heavy book carts.

Responsibilities

• Staff the circulation desk
• Assist customers with simple reference questions and use of library equipment
• Link AV items, fiction, and other materials as needed
• Performs repairs on books and other materials
• Collect and distribute mail
• Shelve and maintain materials in correct order
• Process interlibrary loan items received from and sent to other libraries
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

Part Time Library Clerk (Tuxedo Park Library)

The Tuxedo Park Library welcomes applicants for the position of part time Library Clerk. We are looking for a customer-oriented, computer literate individual to work with the public in a friendly library setting. Applicant must possess the ability to physically perform the duties, which include lifting, bending, climbing, and pushing heavy book carts.

The position responsibilities include:

• Staff the circulation desk
• Assist customers with simple reference questions and use of library equipment
• Link AV items, fiction, and other materials as needed
• Performs repairs on books and other materials
• Collect and distribute mail
• Shelve and maintain materials in correct order
• Process interlibrary loan items received from and sent to other libraries
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of position at the current time (14.5 – 24.5 hours):

• 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays of the month 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Possible fill in hours for other staff when necessary

Prior library or customer service experience desirable.

Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour (Sundays are time and a half)

1 week paid vacation and additional 1 week unpaid annually

Sick time provided

Paid for holidays that fall on scheduled work days