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Library Clerk

Job Overview

Description

Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs a variety of clerical duties, applies bookkeeping principles to the maintenance of accounting, budget, and fiscal records; coordinates meeting room reservations; keeps the official minutes of the Library Board of Trustees; performs work at the Circulation Desk, and performs other duties as assigned.

 

Job Duties

• Provides clerical support to the Board of Trustees and the Library Director by maintaining the official record of Board actions including the official policies and procedures and transcribing meeting minutes
• Performs bookkeeping, processing invoices for payment, and budget related duties
• Operates a calculator, computer, copier, and related office equipment
• Prepares statistical data and reports
• Manages meeting room reservations
• Maintains files
• Handles confidential information
• Operates computer, calculator, copier, imaging and related office equipment
• Uses digital technology
• Provide general library services at circulation desks using the library management system and knowledge of the collection, including but not limited to:
  • material check in and check out
  • shelving materials and maintaining appropriate organization, presentation, and distribution of collection at assigned branch
  • patron registration
  • placing holds and purchase requests
  • advising patrons in locating materials
• Perform basic reference and readers’ advisory service
• Assist patrons with computer, photocopier, and fax
• Collect fees
• Answer incoming calls, route to appropriate staff
• Perform related tasks as required
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to multiple locations as needed. Access to a personal vehicle may sometimes be necessary.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Clerical and library experience, graduation from high school or its equivalent, supplemented by course work in office computer applications, and secretarial and business practices; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides essential knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

Supplemental Information

 

Physical Requirements:

The following are required with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient vision, which permits the employee to prepare and read a wide variety of materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment.
• Sufficient personal mobility, which permits the employee to complete various activities such as lifting up to 35 lbs., bending, kneeling, carrying, walking.

 

Equal Opportunity

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (563) 589-4441.