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:

  1. Regular schedule on Front Desk to help library users with circulation (checkout, check-in, holds, renewals, library card signups). 
  2. Shelve materials as needed and/or oversees volunteer shelvers.
  3. Assists circulation manager with ongoing circulation projects and reports.
  4. Assists with book drop and collecting donations.
  5. Answer and route incoming telephone calls
  6. Maintains order in the library in consultation with other library staff.
  7.  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]