Afternoon Circulation Clerk (P/T)

The Tri-Township Public Library District is seeking to hire an Afternoon Circulation Clerk.

The Afternoon Circulation clerk’s schedule will be Monday through Thursday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

The candidate must have excellent customer service skills, have great patience and be a fantastic team player but must also be able to work independently as needed.

The duties of the position include:

• General circulation desk duties; checks in and out library materials; collects fines and fees; issues and updates registration records; shelves library materials.
• Engages in the opening procedures of the library.
• Assists patrons in the location, selection, and use of library materials; provides reference guidance and customer service; answers telephone inquiries; provides general information and assists patrons as needed.
• Ability to come up with library programming and lead various library programs both at the library and at other locations when needed.
• Assists patrons in the use of library equipment, i.e. computers, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as scheduling the use of meeting rooms, setting up and taking down equipment, chairs and tables for meetings and events; setting up audio visual equipment as needed, and completing general Library errands as needed. Empties drop box on a regular basis. Assists in the set up and take down of children and adult programming as needed.
• Cleans as necessary.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of library material and supplies.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Library Card.
• Vacation time accrual.
• Sick time accrual.