Junior Clerk

Part-Time Library Junior CirculationClerk

Requisition Code: JRCIRCLK

Classification: Non-Exempt -Hourly (15 hours per week)

Pay Range: Level 7,$15.98 - $24.10

Reports to: Library Director

Date: September 30, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Under the direction of the Library Director, AssistantDirector and/or the Children's Librarian, with specific responsibility to theCirculation Clerks.


ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is under the direction ofthe Library Director, Assistant Director and/or the Children's Librarian, withspecific responsibility to the Circulation Clerks.
• Assist library patrons at the Adultor Children's Room circulation desk.
• Check in and check out all librarymaterials, books, magazines, videos, CD's, audiobooks.
• Collect fees.
• Sign up new patrons and keep thepatron file up to date.
• Issue new library cards and renewlibrary cards.
• Re-shelve library materials and keepthe collection in proper order.
• Help patrons locate materials.
• Assist in answering referencequestions.
• Receive phone calls and answerquestions over the phone.
• Assist with weeding projects, whenassigned.
• Assist with the covering of books,when assigned.
• Create book displays, when assigned.
• All other duties as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to high school education-will train.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None


WORK ENVIRONMENT The work isperformed in a typical library environment which can be hectic at times. Errorscould result in delay of patron satisfaction and confusion of library materialsrecord keeping.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS Constant light to moderate physical effort required in performingduties. Constantly required to carry and handle books of all sizes; in smallpiles and singly, place books on shelves of varying heights (frequentlybending, kneeling, squatting, or reaching to doso). Climb Stairs. Typing on computers is required.

TRAVEL None