Library Clerk - Youth Services

Job Overview

Position Summary

 

Work Schedule: This position may require varied hours, including evenings and weekends, based on operational needs.

General Summary: Under the supervision of the Library’s Youth Services Manager or Library Aide, performs sorting and shelving library materials, recycling newspapers, and limited mail responsibilities. Employees work under direct supervision, although they may operate with some independence once procedures are learned, with only occasional checks for adherence to prescribed standards; and performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate possesses a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.

 

Job Duties

 

• Provide customer service and assist patrons.
• Clean CDs, DVDs and books.
• Identify need for repairs to materials.
• Re-shelve materials.
• Read shelves for accuracy.
• Shift collections.
• Perform closing procedures.
• Prepare mail for distribution.
• Run errands.
• Participate in the City’s intercultural competency training program.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possession of strong organizational skills; skill with filing items both alphabetically and numerically; and effective and efficient verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to handle information with discretion and confidentiality; to learn routine library procedures; relate to, work pleasantly with and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public; follow oral and written instructions; perform duties such as shelving materials, maintain the organization of the collection and orderliness of public areas by returning materials to their proper locations; and monitor tables, countertops and placement of small furniture.
• Ability to work without direct supervision; and to initiate independent work with minimal direction and completing tasks in a timely manner.

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 15 years of age or older. https://www.iowadivisionoflabor.gov/child-labor
• Selection for hire is dependent upon the ability to complete and pass a library shelving exercise.

 

PREFEFFED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Library experience and/or knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System.