Junior Clerk

Part-Time Library Junior Circulation Clerk

Requisition Code: JRCIRCLK

Classification:  Non-Exempt -Hourly (15 hours per week)

Pay Range:  Level 7, $15.98 - $24.10

Reports to: Library Director

Date: September 30, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE
Under the direction of the Library Director, Assistant Director and/or the Children’s Librarian, with specific responsibility to the Circulation Clerks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is under the direction of the Library Director, Assistant Director and/or the Children's Librarian, with specific responsibility to the Circulation Clerks.

·        Assist library patrons at the Adult or Children’s Room circulation desk. 

·        Check in and check out all library materials, books, magazines, videos, CD’s, audiobooks.

·        Collect fees.

·        Sign up new patrons and keep the patron file up to date.

·        Issue new library cards and renew library cards.

·        Re-shelve library materials and keep the collection in proper order. 

·        Help patrons locate materials. 

·        Assist in answering reference questions. 

·        Receive phone calls and answer questions over the phone. 

·        Assist with weeding projects, when assigned.

·        Assist with the covering of books, when assigned.

·        Create book displays, when assigned.

·        All other duties as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to high school education- will train.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in a typical library environment which can be hectic at times. Errors could result in delay of patron satisfaction and confusion of library materials record keeping.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Constant light to moderate physical effort required in performing duties. Constantly required to carry and handle books of all sizes; in small piles and singly, place books on shelves of varying heights (frequently bending, kneeling, squatting, or reaching to do so). Climb Stairs. Typing on computers is required.

TRAVEL
None