Part Time Library Page

City of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Redlands is seeking a part-time Library Clerk to support public service and routine library operations. The position pays $17.25 hourly and offers up to 1000 hours per fiscal year, with evening, holiday, and weekend shifts as needed.

Under supervision, you will assist patrons, process materials, perform clerical tasks, help set up rooms for programs, and maintain orderly shelves. No prior experience required; a high school diploma or equivalent is sufficient.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• No prior library experience required.
• Ability to work in a standard library environment; flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Sorts books and items according to procedures and shelves them.
• Checks patron accounts and handles circulation tasks.
• Assists patrons with searches and library equipment.
• Performs clerical tasks such as filing, typing, and data entry.
• Assists in setting up rooms for programs and events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Library basics

Record keeping

Customer service

Office technology

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

$17.25 Hourly

Up to 1000 Hours Per Fiscal Year

Maximum Number of Applicants : 150

Make a Difference, One Patron at a Time!

Join our library team and help create a welcoming, accessible experience for everyone who walks through our doors. From connecting patrons with the resources, they need to keeping collections organized and supporting programs and events, you’ll play an important role in helping our library serve the community. If you’re organized, service-minded, comfortable with technology, and enjoy working with people, we’d love to have you grow with us.

Under supervision, performs a variety of customer service and clerical tasks to support library operations. Exercises no supervision.

• Sorts books, publications, and other items according to established procedures and returns them to shelves or designated areas;
• Performs routine circulation tasks required to serve the public including checking the status of patron accounts, checking in and out library materials;
• Assists patrons with material searches and the use of library equipment;
• Performs clerical activities such as filing, typing, and data entry;
• Assists in setting up rooms for programs, meetings, and special events; and
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic library operating principles, including confidentiality of customer information;
• Basic record keeping principles and procedures;
• Principles and practices of customer services;
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment; and
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform a variety of library clerical duties;
• Learn, interpret, and apply library rules and regulations;
• Ability to become familiar with technical library services and learn online bibliographic systems;
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized library services software applications programs;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Interact effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; and
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience:

• No required experience.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard library environment;
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, carry items up and down staircases, push and lift up to 40 pounds; and
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.