Desk Clerk - Library

Salary: $16.61 Hourly
Location : L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00046
Department: PL-CIRCULATION
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 8:00 AM Central


Job Description


Do you love helping people and connecting them with the resources they need? The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Desk Clerk who has a passion for public service to work at the Library's front desk. As a Desk Clerk, you will assist customers by checking materials in and out, processing library card applications, and transferring library materials between customers and shelves and SO MUCH MORE. The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is looking for candidates that will work independently with minimal direction, follow procedures, prioritize and multi-task, be a reliable team player with a strong commitment to customer service, and work in a fast-paced environment.


Additionally, the ideal candidate would be reliable, courteous, and safety minded, as they'll be responsible for driving the library's minivan to retrieve library materials from the 10 book drop locations around Eau Claire and returning them to the library. The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is looking for candidates that will be friendly ambassadors to the library, have an excellent driving record, can work independently, and are able to work in a physical setting where frequent lifting is required.This is a part-time non-exempt position, averaging 19 hours per week. The starting wage is $16.61 per hour and includes paid floating holiday.


The schedule for this position is as follows:
- Tuesday 7AM-1PM
- Thursday 10AM-4PM
- Friday 7AM-11AM
- Every third Saturday 7AM-2PM The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
L.E. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Library
TITLE: Desk Clerk (Van Driver)
DIVISION: Circulation Services
REPORTS TO: Circulation Services Manager
DATE: June 2026
STATUS: Nonexempt

SUMMARY
Under general supervision, this position exists to perform customer service, public desk and clerical tasks that maintain the efficient flow of materials through Circulation Services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Experience in general computing, hardware, software and Microsoft Office is required. Experience in library automation is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Excellent customer service skills including poise in stressful situations
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability and initiative to work independently and efficiently with minimal direction. Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately. Ability to follow Library policies and procedures.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess of a valid Wisconsin driver's license, good driving record and the ability to maintain a good driving record to ensure safe operation of library vehicles. Ability to make good judgments about weather conditions, road conditions and vehicle capacity.
• Ability to operate a van on assigned routes skillfully, safely and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations to ensure safe and timely operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following are the regular duties for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides a welcoming presence for library customers. Assists customers in using library services, finding library materials and understanding library policies and procedures.
• Checks materials in and out using automated library system. Provides basic troubleshooting of the Automated Materials Handler.
• Assists customers in using the self-checkouts. Troubleshoots the self-checkout machines when needed.
• Follows procedures for renewals, reserves, overdue materials, fines, and claimed returned materials. Processes customer payments.
• Processes customer applications, address changes, and other circulation tasks in a multi-library system.
• Prints, sorts, searches, processes, distributes, and troubleshoots daily paging slips according to library, ILL, IFLS and MORE procedure.
• Fills, packs, and lifts courier bins and maneuvers full library carts and dollies.
• Picks up materials at off-site sites around Eau Claire. Loads, transports and unloads materials.
• Keeps written records related to vehicle mileage and departure and arrival times.
• Completes other deliveries and vehicle transportation as required.
• Assists in work flow process when staff is out sick, on leave, or to enable the completion of daily duties or assigned task.
• Contributes to an orderly and visually appealing library through the shelving of materials and light cleaning.
• Communicates effectively, professionally and honestly with all Library staff and Library visitors, including both written and verbal communications, following Library procedures as needed.
• Assists customers in using meeting rooms, including making reservations, checking and checking out of rooms and using meeting room technology.
• Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly public space within the library building and grounds.
• Contributes to a positive, team-oriented work environment by being helpful, respectful, and approachable to both staff and the public.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following are nonessential functions for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serves on staff committees.
• Participates in special events or outreach, as assigned.
• Participates in professional development activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of 25-50 pounds is required. The employee must occasionally move (pull or push) book trucks with up to 250 pounds of materials. Frequent and repeated walking, standing, sitting, climbing, reaching, bending, squatting, and twisting motions are required. This position will work in heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to read, write, give, follow, and comprehend verbal and written instructions. Must have effective oral and written communication skills to communicate productively with staff and customers.

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED:

• Circulation Services Manager
• Supervisor, Circulation Services
• Assistants, Circulation Services

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Less than Part Time Employees
(19 or less hrs/week)
Benefits At A Glance
Group benefits available include:

• Employee Achievement Program (EAP)

Individual benefits available include:

• Deferred Compensation (both pre-tax and post-tax options)

Time off benefits available include (pro-rated based on hours worked):

• Holiday Pay - 7 days per year
• Floating Holiday - 4 days per year
• Bereavement Leave

01


Do you have a valid WI driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• No, however I can obtain within 30 days from hire

02


Do you have a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

03


Please list your availability, Monday-Saturday, between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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