City of Coeur d'Alene, ID
Part-Time Library Clerk
City of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Coeur D Alene, Idaho, United States, 83814
Salary:
$16.69 Hourly
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Location :
710 E Mullan Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID
Job Type:
Part-time 20-29 hours
Job Number:
24-00044
Department:
Library
Opening Date:
09/17/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Summary
The Coeur d'Alene Public Library is hiring part-time library clerks for current and near future openings.
The Part-Time Library Clerk performs a variety of general library and clerical tasks related to such activities as circulation and assisting patrons. Representative tasks include checking out items to patrons, processing returned items, shelving, and managing patron accounts. The position is under direct supervision of the Circulation Manager and Youth Services Supervisor. The principal duties of the position are performed in a general office environment.
Wages/Hours Worked
Current hourly wage is $16.69 averaging 20 hours per week, which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekend hours. The typical schedule includes three fixed weekday shifts and rotating shifts every fourth weekend. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule changes depending on Library needs.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists patrons with locating materials;Performs main circulation tasks such as checking materials in and out to patrons using the library's automated computer system;Performs a variety of clerical duties;Performs data entry;Processes damaged and overdue materials;Checks in newspapers and magazines;Collects money for lost items and miscellaneous library charges;Places items on reserve;Prepares materials and bins for courier;Answers basic questions about library items, book recommendations, events, and programs;Retrieves and shelves library materials from book drops; andRuns reports, processes overdue and holds notices, pulls materials for holds.
Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Requires High School Diploma/GEDHighly qualified applicants will have previous customer service experience, prior work experience in a Library, familiarity with or work history involving computer troubleshooting, and/or college coursework in Library/Information Science or an allied field.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of :Standard public library procedures;Dewey Decimal system;Library of Congress system.
Ability to :Listen to and interpret patron requests;Answer telephones and provide information regarding the library's collection, events, and services;Operate a computer system used for lending books and library materials;Operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;Operate a variety of office equipment;Learn and apply collection policies and procedures;Work evenings and/or weekends; andPerform several tasks simultaneously.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in a general office environment. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to communicate effectively in person and by telephone. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public building setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits are limited to PERSI Retirement and pro-rated vacation and sick leave accruals.
$16.69 Hourly
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.
Location :
710 E Mullan Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID
Job Type:
Part-time 20-29 hours
Job Number:
24-00044
Department:
Library
Opening Date:
09/17/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Summary
The Coeur d'Alene Public Library is hiring part-time library clerks for current and near future openings.
The Part-Time Library Clerk performs a variety of general library and clerical tasks related to such activities as circulation and assisting patrons. Representative tasks include checking out items to patrons, processing returned items, shelving, and managing patron accounts. The position is under direct supervision of the Circulation Manager and Youth Services Supervisor. The principal duties of the position are performed in a general office environment.
Wages/Hours Worked
Current hourly wage is $16.69 averaging 20 hours per week, which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekend hours. The typical schedule includes three fixed weekday shifts and rotating shifts every fourth weekend. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule changes depending on Library needs.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists patrons with locating materials;Performs main circulation tasks such as checking materials in and out to patrons using the library's automated computer system;Performs a variety of clerical duties;Performs data entry;Processes damaged and overdue materials;Checks in newspapers and magazines;Collects money for lost items and miscellaneous library charges;Places items on reserve;Prepares materials and bins for courier;Answers basic questions about library items, book recommendations, events, and programs;Retrieves and shelves library materials from book drops; andRuns reports, processes overdue and holds notices, pulls materials for holds.
Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Requires High School Diploma/GEDHighly qualified applicants will have previous customer service experience, prior work experience in a Library, familiarity with or work history involving computer troubleshooting, and/or college coursework in Library/Information Science or an allied field.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of :Standard public library procedures;Dewey Decimal system;Library of Congress system.
Ability to :Listen to and interpret patron requests;Answer telephones and provide information regarding the library's collection, events, and services;Operate a computer system used for lending books and library materials;Operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;Operate a variety of office equipment;Learn and apply collection policies and procedures;Work evenings and/or weekends; andPerform several tasks simultaneously.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in a general office environment. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to communicate effectively in person and by telephone. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public building setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits are limited to PERSI Retirement and pro-rated vacation and sick leave accruals.