Library Circulation Clerk

Job Summary

The Hiawatha Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Library Circulation Clerk to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

In addition to a positive attitude, desirable qualities include:

• Customer service experience
• Computer skills
• The ability to learn quickly
• Knowledge of the library and its functions

Details of Employment:

• 12 hours per week; hours vary
• Saturday and Sunday required
• $17.04/hour

Applicants should submit a completed application through the City of Hiawatha. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Additional Information

Specific Qualifications

Qualifications (position requirements at entry):

• Knowledge of organization and operation of the library.
• Books, authors and book classification.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment and software.
• Awareness of current social, cultural, and educational topics and trends.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skills and Abilities (position requirements at entry):

• Ability to learn library procedures readily.
• Ability to learn quickly and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes day, night and weekend hours, including hours outside of regularly scheduled time.
• Ability to work in an environment of shifting priorities and frequent interruptions, hectic pace and interaction with staff and public.
• Working with diverse socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of patrons and staff.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instruction.
• Self-motivation and organizational ability.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Some knowledge of major fields of learning, comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities.
• Utilizing computer technology used for communication, data gathering and reporting
• Some knowledge of basic reference sources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):

Some college and at least one year of customer service experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete a Hiawatha Employment Application online.

https://www.hiawatha-iowa.com/job-opportunities/

Please include a resume and cover letter.

Applications are also available at the City of Hiawatha City Hall, 101 Emmons Street, Hiawatha, IA. 52233, or by calling 319-393-1515. All paper copy applications should be returned to the City Hall address attention City Clerk.

Position will remain open until the position is filled.

• Library Circulation Clerk