Library Circulation Clerk

If you have always wanted to work in a library, the Baldwin City Public Library is hiring a part time Circulation Clerk. Our library supports patrons and library staff to ensure a friendly, useful, and productive library experience for the community. We assist in maintaining library collections that meet patron needs; help facilitate effective library communication with the community; support patrons and staff in meeting technology needs. This position is a 13-17 hour a week position that requires some nights and Saturdays. The position starts at $13-$14 an hour depending on experience. The job requirements are as follows:

● Provide communication and technology support to patrons

● Maintain up to date computer skills

● Provide Reader’s Advisory to patrons of all ages

● Loan library materials such as books, DVDs to patrons and collect the returned material

● Organize and reshelve returned items such as periodicals, books, and DVDs

● Handle the registration of new library cardholders and issue library cards

● Teach people how to use library resources

● Answer any questions from patrons

● Use and maintain computer library databases to help locate materials

● Answer phone

● Provide excellent, friendly customer service

● If hired, you must be able to shelve books on the bottom shelf and at times be asked to lift up to 30 lbs