Title of Position: Public Services Clerk
Normal Schedule of work: 22 hours per week. Potential schedules include M-F 9:30-5:00, Sat 10:00-
5:00. 1 late evening per week ending at 8:00 pm. Closed Sundays. Schedules are coordinated by the
Branch Manager.
Rate of pay: 13 dollars per hour This position will earn vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays.
Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; AND four (4) years of public library operations experience; OR
an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Requires a valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to lift 20 pounds.
Requires the ability to move a 100-pound book cart.
Requires the ability to reach 6 ft. or 4 in. low.
Requires the ability to work in a dusty, public environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to meet and serve the public effectively.
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to type and work with computers.
Knowledge of and interest in children's books and other library materials and media.
Ability to work well with minimum supervision.
Responsibilities:
Meet and serve the public courteously.
Assist patrons in the procurement of library materials.
Offer patrons intra-branch loan, interlibrary loan, and purchase to obtain materials.
Assist patrons in the basic use of the Public Access Catalog and other public-use computers.
Provide patrons with basic instructions in the use of the photocopier.
Place paper in public photocopier as needed.
Replacement of toner.
Maintain a neat and orderly public area and circulation desk.
Keep adequate supplies on hand in these areas.
Take borrower's card applications, issue cards, enter information into database and file accordingly.
Check out, renew, and check in library materials.
Process and shelve periodicals in a timely fashion.
Assist with weeding of periodicals as necessary.
Arrange books for shelving.
Shelving
Shelf reading
Weeding of shelves
Place patron reserves materials and notify patrons of materials availability.
Process pending reserves through branch loan, interlibrary loan, or purchase.
Process branch requests and incoming and outgoing materials for the branches and other libraries.
Collect money for fines, faxes, lost books, etc. and record.
Assist with library displays, decorations, posters, bibliographies, and other promotional materials.
Suggest titles for replacement and purchase.
Prepare all necessary reports.
Access e-mail and answer or route e-mail to appropriate person.
Substitute in other areas when necessary.
Report to the Branch Manager.
Perform other related duties, which fall within the area of Public Service
Supervised by: the Branch Manager.
Date of Posting: Noon of 12/2/2024
Closing Date of Posting: Noon of 01/01/2025
Action: Current employees who wish to be considered for this position must file a dated, signed letter of
intent with Executive Director, Gretchen Claypool, by the closing date of posting as listed above.
Notes of Notice:
This notice posted in compliance with BLCPL and OAPSE/AFSCME LOCAL 4/AFL-CIO AND ITS LOCAL #024
contract effective through January 31, 2027.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and
other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the
incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as
required.
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