Library Clerk (Half-Time)
Salary
$18.08 - $21.70 Hourly
Location
Appleton Public Library, Appleton, WI
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
2026-116
Department
Library
Division
Public Services
Opening Date
07/28/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
The Appleton Public Library, the Wisconsin Library of the Year for 2025, is seeking a Library Clerk (Half-Time) to join our dynamic team.
The City of Appleton is seeking a Library Clerk (Half-Time). This is a non-exempt benefited position that involves working at a public service desk providing library services related to lending library materials, as well as performing off-desk tasks. Work is supervised by the Public Services Supervisor and a Public Services Assistant Supervisor.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide courteous and efficient customer service at a service desk: Checkout library materials, register patrons, handle routine questions
- Accurately communicate library policies and procedures to the public
- Computer data entry and database maintenance through the library automation system
- Provide directional assistance
- Provide basic computer and printing help
- Answer telephone calls from public or route appropriately
- Collect fines and fees, accurately key such transactions into a cash register
- Check in and sort materials; accurately route or mail items owned/requested by other libraries
- Magnetize/demagnetize materials
- Monitor security gates
- Check shelves for materials prior to billing, claimed returned, etc.
- Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Retrieve materials on reserve for patrons or other libraries and route them accordingly
- Prepare bills and overdues for mailing, distribute intra-office mail
- Call other local libraries/media stores to make them aware that their materials have been returned to the library
- Check email and internal internet sites to stay up-to-date on policies and procedures
Typical Qualifications
A high school diploma or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
- Knowledge of general library services and practices
- Good organizational skills, ability to sort materials in alphabetical and numerical order
- Tactful and courteous communication skills
- Computer skills: turning on/off, soft reboot, mouse, keyboarding, saving a file, email
- Ability to become proficient on librarys circulation software, adapt to changes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work as a team member, maintaining effective relationships with co-workers
- Ability to stand and walk for several hours at a time
- Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.; push a loaded book cart (200 lbs.) on carpeting
- Ability to read fine print (font sizes of 8 or larger)
- Ability to hear the librarys security gate alarm, computer alerts, a normal speaking voice
- Ability to speak Spanish or Hmong would be beneficial but is not required
Supplemental Information
COMPETENCIES
Communication
Customer Focus
Handling Difficult People
Problem Solving
Adaptability/Flexibility
To learn more about these competencies click here
Employees in this class are afforded full benefits (pro-rated), life insurance, long-term disability insurance and paid leave benefits. (Health insurance is not included under 30 hours per week)
To view the current Benefits Booklet online, click here.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click here.
Employer City of Appleton
Address 100 North Appleton Street
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911-4799
Phone 920-832-5890
Website http://www.appleton.org/government/human-resources