Library Clerk I (On -Call)

City of Wilsonville - Wilsonville, OR

Wilsonville, OR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Libraries are the living rooms of the community. The ideal candidate understands that the library provides much more than books and that libraries are busy, vibrant community hubs connecting users with information and services. Do you have exemplary customer service skills and a passion for serving the community? We are looking for a library clerk who displays a high level of cultural sensitivity and can handle a high-traffic library with a wide range of user needs. Are you interested in joining an innovative, fun, service-minded team? If you enjoy giving back to the community, cultivating a space for creative outlet, and helping others access a variety of information and resources in a welcoming environment, submit your application materials today! The Wilsonville Public Library is searching for candidates with all of these attributes in addition to Spanish language skills. Please ensure you complete all sections of the application and answer all supplemental questions. Do not use "refer to resume" in the application. This is an on-call position with variable hours. Weekday, evening, and weekend availability is desired.

Responsibilities

• Library circulation functions
• Checks in and checks out books
• Places and processes holds on books
• Registers patrons
• Uses cash register for a variety of money transactions
• Performs opening and/or closing procedures
• Gives basic assistance to library patrons in locating and selecting materials or in locating specific information in reference sources and other library materials, including use of online computer catalog terminals
• Locates and processes requested items for loan to other libraries
• Assists with routine database maintenance, data entry, and preparation of library materials for circulation or withdrawal
• Performs general clerical duties such as filing, billing of delinquencies, word processing or typing, record keeping
• Performs receptionist duties such as answering telephones and making short announcements over the public address system
• Re-shelves books and other material and assists with keeping library materials neat and in order on shelves
• May provide training and assign tasks to volunteers
• Assists with all types of library programs and activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two years of general customer service and/or one year of public library experience desired
• Spanish language skills desired

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in related field desired