Library Clerk I (On -Call)

at  City of Wilsonville OR

POSITION OVERVIEW

Libraries are the living rooms of the community. The ideal candidate understands that the library provides much more than books and that libraries are busy, vibrant community hubs connecting users with information and services. Do you have exemplary customer service skills and a passion for serving the community? We are looking for a library clerk who displays a high level of cultural sensitivity and can handle a high-traffic library with a wide range of user needs.
Are you interested in joining an innovative, fun, service-minded team? If you enjoy giving back to the community, cultivating a space for creative outlet, and helping others access a variety of information and resources in a welcoming environment, submit your application materials today! The Wilsonville Public Library is searching for candidates with all of these attributes in addition to Spanish language skills. Please ensure you complete all sections of the application and answer all supplemental questions. Do not use “refer to resume” in the application.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s Degree in related field desired.

Experience: Two years of general customer service and/or one year of public library experience desired.

• Spanish language skills desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of library procedures
• General knowledge of library functions and operation
• Ability to listen, communicate, and work effectively with patrons of all ages and within groups.
• Ability to interpret and apply department policies and procedures in making work decisions or in providing information to others
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing
• Skill with alphabetical and numerical sequencing
• Ability to maintain moderate physical stamina throughout the work day (standing, moving, light lifting of materials to upper shelves, twisting, and reaching; push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.)
• Basic computer skills
• Point of sale basic knowledge
• Ability to learn and use basic circulation system software, photocopy machine, telephone, fax machine, laminating machine, and cash register

THE FOLLOWING TASKS ARE REPRESENTATIVE AND NOT TO BE CONSIDERED ALL INCLUSIVE.

• Library circulation functions
• Checks in and checks out books
• Places and processes holds on books
• Registers patrons
• Uses cash register for a variety of money transactions
• Performs opening and/or closing procedures
• Gives basic assistance to library patrons in locating and selecting materials or in locating specific information in reference sources and other library materials, including use of online computer catalog terminals
• Locates and processes requested items for loan to other libraries
• Assists with routine database maintenance, data entry, and preparation of library materials for circulation or withdrawal
• Performs general clerical duties such as
• Filing
• Billing of delinquencies
• Word processing or typing
• Record keeping
• Performs receptionist duties
• Answers telephones
• Makes short announcements over the public address system
• Re-shelves books and other material and assists with keeping library materials neat and in order on shelves.
• May provide training and assign tasks to volunteers
• Assists with all types of library programs and activities