Library Circulation Clerk

Job Posting Closing Date:

04/09

***OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
[Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.]

The Circulation Division of the Provo City Library at Academy Square is looking for a part time Circulation Clerk to perform customer services tasks in support of the patrons frequenting the Library.

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great benefits: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); and d) discounts from various local and national vendors.

Job Details

Application Review Process: This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.

Pay Rate: $12.00 per hour. Payment will be by direct deposit.

Essential Duties:

• Perform customer services tasks include checking in and out materials, accepting fines, answering phones, inputting computer data, processing library card applications, greeting and assisting children and adults with facility and material use, and handling money in a cashiering capacity.

• Reshelve books.

• Clean and perform simple repairs on library materials.

• Assist library staff as needed and perform other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Ability to read, spell, alphabetize, count, follow directions, and interact with the public at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

• May also require ability to handle monies in a cashiering capacity and data input on computer terminal menus.

• Library experience and strong public relations/customer service skills desired.

Hours: Approximately 20-24 hours per week. Weeknights and weekends will be required. Specific schedule will be discussed at interview and may be subject to change.

Physical/Environmental Factors: Requires bending, stretching, shelving books (on eight-foot shelves), pushing and pulling book carts that weigh up to 175-200 pounds, standing for up to four hours at a time, lifting up to 25 pounds, and dealing with the public in sometimes stressful situations.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and background investigation. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug test results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six months.

Part time

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