Thank you for your interest in working at Emmaus Public Library!
Position: Circulation Clerk
Position Status: Part-time, Non-exempt
Reports to: Library Director
Job Summary: Provides services to the general public on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for circulation duties.
Job Qualifications:
A high school degree is required. Excellent customer service and computer skills. Previous public library experience is a plus.
Schedule: Part-time. 16-20 hours per week. Days, one evening per week, one Saturday per month.
Tentative schedule:
Monday 10-2
Tuesday 4-8
Thursday 10-2
Friday 1-5
Compensation & Benefits:
$14/hour, Paid time off including 10 holidays, Vacation, and sick time earned after 6 months of service.
Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Ability to set priorities and complete projects independently and as a member of a team.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Work is performed in a public service area that is busy, sometimes noisy, and with frequent interruptions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and also move about the library. Must be able to position oneself to use equipment such as a computer, telephone, digital equipment and scanner, printer, fax machine, and photocopier. Must be able to retrieve library materials from stacks for patrons quickly and easily.
Job Responsibilities:
- Regular schedule on Front Desk to help library users with circulation (checkout, check-in, holds, renewals, library card signups).
- Shelve materials as needed and/or oversees volunteer shelvers.
- Assists circulation manager with ongoing circulation projects and reports.
- Assists with book drop and collecting donations.
- Answer and route incoming telephone calls
- Maintains order in the library in consultation with other library staff.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by the Library Director.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to the Director at [email protected]