Part-Time Library Clerk & Typist – Customer Service

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Newburgh Free Library is seeking a part-time clerk typist to handle basic clerical tasks and assist patrons. Responsibilities include checking in and out library materials, answering phones, issuing library cards, and helping maintain patron records.

Work hours total up to 17.5 hours per week, mainly Wednesday evenings, Thursday and Friday day shifts, and one Saturday per month. Strong customer service and computer skills are essential, as is the ability to work with limited supervision on

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate computers and common office software.
• Work with limited supervision on weekend shifts.
• At least one year of office or library clerical experience (preferred).
• Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check in and out library materials.
• Answer telephones and transfer calls.
• Issue library cards.
• Assist patrons with maintaining their library records.
• Fax and assist patrons with copiers.
• Perform other clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Weekend shift flexibility

Tools

Koha ILS

Office software

Job description

The Newburgh Free Library is seeking a part-time clerk typist to handle basic clerical tasks and assist patrons. Responsibilities include checking in and out library materials, answering phones, issuing library cards, and helping maintain patron records.

Work hours total up to 17.5 hours per week, mainly Wednesday evenings, Thursday and Friday day shifts, and one Saturday per month. Strong customer service and computer skills are essential, as is the ability to work with limited supervision on