Madison Branch Part Time Clerk

Salary: $10.27
Grade: 10
Reports to: Branch Manager

Posted until March 21, 3013.  Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

TITLE:                 Branch Clerk, part- time – Madison Branch

REPORTS TO:    Branch Manager

SALARY:             $10.27/hr; min. of 15 hpw; Includes days, evenings and weekends;

                                Grade 10; non-exempt

General Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Branch Manager, assists with the daily and varied operations of the Branch. This position requires considerable contact with the public.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education and work experience
• Clerical skills, methods and practices
• Good reading and comprehension skills
• General math skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Good oral communication and listening skills
• Public service skills (public service experience highly desirable)
• Professional, courteous and approachable demeanor
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment

Knowledge of:

• Library policy and procedures (may be acquired after hire)
• Library online circulation system, catalog and resources (may be acquired after hire)
• Office/computer equipment use
• Basic Internet searching and email skills
• Safe work practices

Skills and Abilities to:

• Understand and have a detailed knowledge of library policy and procedures, online catalog and circulation system
• Accurately sort, file, and read numbers and letters alphabetically and numerically
• Follow oral and written instructions and/or verbal directions
• Communicate with customers in an effective manner
• Be able to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Manage simultaneous duties as required, as defined by Branch needs
• Analyze reference questions, and assist and/or refer customer appropriately
• Make minor decisions in accordance with Library policies and procedures
• Lift, bend, stretch, stoop, walk and/or move bags of materials between 40-60 lbs.
• Stand for approximately 85% of workday
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with Branch Manager and co-workers
• Carry out essential duties and responsibilities reliably with 3 months of on-the-job experience and training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note:  The duties listed below illustrate but do not limit the tasks performed by this classification.

• Provide direct service to the public by checking materials in and out, handling circulation procedures and concerns, issuing new and replacement cards, branch opening and closing procedures, etc.
• Assisting customers in use of online catalog, online resources, copier, and any other equipment at Branch location
• Assist customers with basic computer needs, such as help with word processing, online forms, etc.
• Contribute to bulletin boards and displays as requested
• Receipt and disbursement of the daily delivery service and all related functions and paperwork
• Assist in answering and/or referral of basic reference and reader’s advisory questions
• Empty book drop as needed, including some Sundays
• Assist in opening and closing procedures, as required
• Tasks associated with Summer Library Program, or any other library sponsored programs
• Assist with organization and maintenance of branch materials

Additional duties:

• Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed
• Snow shoveling and salting as needed
• Pick up trash outdoors as needed
• May be asked to compile and report statistics
• Perform minor cataloging changes as assigned by Branch Manager
• Weed materials under direct supervision of Branch Manager
• Assist with shelving of materials
• Attend meeting[s] scheduled by the Branch Manager
• Attend Staff Development Day, workshops, seminars and conferences as appropriate
• Adheres to, supports and effectively implements Administration and Board policy, procedures and core values
• Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested