Library Clerk (Gallatin)
Job Title: Library Clerk
Job Type: Part Time: 20 hours per week
Salary: $10.00 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Overview
This position works under the supervision of the Operations Manager to perform the duties necessary in the Circulation and Reference areas to effectively facilitate library operations. The hours for this position are 20 hours per week, working the following days and times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-3:00pm.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Use technology on a daily basis: automated circulation system, e-book devices, & public computers.
- Provide prompt, courteous, and direct assistance to customers with information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.
- Keep the facility clean and neat, which includes: maintaining bathrooms & cleaning shelves & furniture.
- Create and maintain library accounts, collect and reconcile fines, and circulate materials.
- Efficiently operate common office machinery, such as: telephones, copiers, printers, and fax machines.
- Present self as a positive, unbiased, and professional role model; which includes but is not limited to, having a pleasant attitude, refrain from using profanity, keeping personal beliefs (religious, political and otherwise) to oneself, and remaining professional with all library customers at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect individual privacy and rights in dealing with customer and/or employee records and personal information.
- Adhere to and enforce all library and county policies, procedures and restrictions.
- Maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships with public, peers, and supervisors.
- May perform, or assist with, a variety of other duties as assigned or necessary for the daily operations of the library, including but not limited to: daily opening and closing procedures, serving customers of all ages, performing shelf reading, weeding, and routine shelving.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, a variety of Internet browsers and e-mail service providers.
- Stamina for extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping and kneeling.
- Must exhibit the ability to be a positive influence while representing the library.
Other Desired Skills/ Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, vision, and writing skills.
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and people, in a polite and professional manner.
- Knowledge of standard library procedures, practices, and methods.
The Sumner County Library Board and libraries of Sumner County do not discriminate on the bases of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its policies, or in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities.
Applications can be obtained from the Sumner County website at www.sumnertn.org. Please submit resumes, and completed applications to the Gallatin Public Library at the Circulation Desk. If mailing, please send to:
Gallatin Public Library, 123 East Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066, Attention: April Mangrum, Library Director
Interviews will be conducted by appointment only.
Library Clerk (Gallatin)
Job Title: Library Clerk
Job Type: Part Time: 20 hours per week
Salary: $10.00 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Overview
This position works under the supervision of the Operations Manager to perform the duties necessary in the Circulation and Reference areas to effectively facilitate library operations. The hours for this position are 20 hours per week, working the following days and times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00pm-8:00pm and Wednesdays & Fridays 1:00pm-6:00pm.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Use technology on a daily basis: automated circulation system, e-book devices, & public computers.
- Provide prompt, courteous, and direct assistance to customers with information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.
- Keep the facility clean and neat, which includes: maintaining bathrooms & cleaning shelves & furniture.
- Create and maintain library accounts, collect and reconcile fines, and circulate materials.
- Efficiently operate common office machinery, such as: telephones, copiers, printers, and fax machines.
- Present self as a positive, unbiased, and professional role model; which includes but is not limited to, having a pleasant attitude, refrain from using profanity, keeping personal beliefs (religious, political and otherwise) to oneself, and remaining professional with all library customers at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect individual privacy and rights in dealing with customer and/or employee records and personal information.
- Adhere to and enforce all library and county policies, procedures and restrictions.
- Maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships with public, peers, and supervisors.
- May perform, or assist with, a variety of other duties as assigned or necessary for the daily operations of the library, including but not limited to: daily opening and closing procedures, serving customers of all ages, performing shelf reading, weeding, and routine shelving.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, a variety of Internet browsers and e-mail service providers.
- Stamina for extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping and kneeling.
- Must exhibit the ability to be a positive influence while representing the library.
Other Desired Skills/ Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, vision, and writing skills.
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and people, in a polite and professional manner.
- Knowledge of standard library procedures, practices, and methods.
The Sumner County Library Board and libraries of Sumner County do not discriminate on the bases of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its policies, or in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities.
Applications can be obtained from the Sumner County website at www.sumnertn.org. Please submit resumes, and completed applications to the Gallatin Public Library at the Circulation Desk. If mailing, please send to:
Gallatin Public Library, 123 East Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066, Attention: April Mangrum, Library Director
Interviews will be conducted by appointment only.
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