What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circulation Clerk position at Bethlehem Area Public Library?
The Bethlehem Area Public Library is seeking a part-time Circulation Clerk. The position is 21 hours per week, and includes one evening per week and every other Saturday. The pay is $16 per hour. PA criminal, FBI fingerprint, and PA child abuse clearances are required. The official job description is below. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job Description
I. POSITION
A. Title: Circulation Clerk
B. Department: Circulation
C. Supervisor: Head of Circulation
II. QUALIFICATIONS
A. High school diploma
B. Basic computer skills; ability to pass typing and filing tests
C. Ability to serve patrons in a professional manner
D. Physical ability to stand at the circulation desk for several hours, retrieve materials from high shelves, shelve material on standard library shelving and to move carts loaded with books
E. Ability to listen and clearly communicate with patrons in person and on the telephone
III. JOB SUMMARY
A Circulation Clerk is responsible for performing daily circulation desk duties and record keeping involved in the efficient flow of library materials, as well as the accurate shelving of returned material.
IV. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Check-out and check-in of library materials
B. Register patrons and give them a library card
C. Answer and route incoming telephone calls
D. Sort, inspect, and shelve returned materials
E. Clean media and books, as needed, upon return
F. Check in book drop items
G. Renew items at desk or by phone
H. Learn new procedures and upgrades, as they occur
I. Prepare outgoing mail for processing
J. Other duties, as assigned
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16