Library Clerk

The Hall County Library System is hiring a part-time (12 hour) Library Clerk to work Sundays at the Gainesville library, with the remaining hours to be assigned to work at a Hall County Library System location on another day during the week. Performs daily circulation services that require a high level of customer service. Reports to the Circulation Services Manager or Branch Manager.

Examples of Work

• Checks materials in and out. Renews items.
• Registers new patrons, enters data into PINES database and orients patron to library services.
• Collects and records fines and fees for lost or damaged items, or collection agency fees.
• Places holds for patrons and processes them when they become available.
• Provides assistance for public access catalog, Internet, photocopiers and printers.
• Shelves materials and maintains their correct order.
• Repairs damaged items.
• Performs shelf checks and does appropriate follow-up.
• Processes in-transit items that are shared within the system as well as with distant systems.
• Inspects materials for damage.
• Works a minimum of one outreach event each year.
• Performs activities related to daily opening and closing of the library.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Subject to evening and weekend assignments.

Staff Development Requirements

Completes 6 contact hours of continuing education per year.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn and operate an automated circulation system with a high degree of efficiency.
• Skills in using various computer software and hardware including word processing, Internet, search engines, e-mail, office equipment.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with patrons of all ages.
• Ability to make decisions within stated guidelines and to sometimes work independently.
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Basic clerical skills including understanding of alphabetical and numerical order and an understanding of and ability to use the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
• Solid commitment to customer service, the protection of intellectual freedom, and the privacy rights of library users.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds with occasional lifting of heavier items up to 25 pounds and push a cart with up to 100 pounds on it.
• Ability to bend knees, stretch and lift up to 3 pounds over your head.
• Ability to sit in an office chair for an extended period of time.

Required Education, Training, Experience

• Prior work experience in a position that would provide skills relevant in a library setting.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Pay and Benefits

• $13.78 per hour.
• Three paid holidays per year.
• Access to the library’s Employee Assistance Program.

The successful candidate must complete criminal background checks and a drug screening. The Hall County Library System participates in E-Verify.

Pay: $13.78 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14