Library Clerk

SCPL•Georgetown, KY

2d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Circulation Manager, the Library Clerk is responsible for providing direct service to library patrons and performing basic clerical and circulation-related tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a Paraprofessional Library Certificate issued by the KY State Board for the Certification of Librarians.
Experience working with computers and Microsoft 360 applications.
Ability to exercise initiative and maintain professionalism in uncomfortable situations.
Ability to organize, plan, set priorities, use time effectively, and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions.
Ability to do basic math for routine calculations.
Ability to adapt, remain flexible, and flourish in a changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to be tactful and respect confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing, including through email, and the ability to actively listen.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with co-workers, patrons, user groups, community organizations, and volunteer groups of varying personalities and ages, and to serve the public courteously in a variety of situations.
Contributes to creating an environment oriented towards trust, open communication, creative thinking, and a cohesive team.
Keen attention to detail.
Possesses strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills as well as the ability to anticipate future needs.
Ability to take initiative and interest in improving existing work techniques and procedures,
Willing and able to speak effectively in public.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Moving up to 50 lbs. carts and handling heavy boxes of books when the occasion requires.
Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, type, pick, pinch, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Movement through facility locations and assisting patrons.
Ability to handle books, materials, and equipment.
Ability to reach above the head and below the knee to retrieve shelved items.
Visual acuity sufficient to identify materials on shelving up to 90” and to read primarily typed or printed text in a variety of type sizes.

Nice To Haves

6 months’ experience working with library operating systems, software, and technology preferred.
Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Be present, visible, and provide excellent customer support and service to patrons.
Respond to a variety of questions and needs from patrons related to the library.
Charge and discharge library materials.
Assist patrons signing up for library cards and issue library cards.
Assist patrons in the use of the online public access catalog and self-check station.
Assist patrons in locating material on the shelves.
Assist in shelving materials and straightening shelves as needed.
Collect money for library fines and fees.
Explain and enforce library policies and procedures.
Communicate hold arrivals to patrons.
Work in other areas of the library as needed.
Other duties as assigned