Youth Services Clerk 1

Library Name:
Bellevue Public Library
Contact Name:
Patty Marsh
Contact Email:
patty.marsh@bellevue.lib.oh.us
Job Description

JOB TITLE: Youth Services Clerk I

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Library Clerk I 

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

REPORTS TO: Youth Services Manager

 

JOB SUMMARY: Re-shelves library materials returned to the youth services department. Performs check-out and check-in of library materials and performs all duties associated with the circulation of library materials.

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LIBRARY EMPLOYEES

  • Commitment and desire to provide excellent service to library patrons.
  • Ability to work according to priorities as established by supervisor.
  • Ability to adapt to change.
  • Ability to communicate in the English language.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co- workers.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow library policies and procedures.
  • Ability to develop an awareness of library-wide operations.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment at all times.
  • Ability to satisfactorily perform all responsibilities of specific job title.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements of specific job title.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • High school graduate.
  • Keyboard and typing skills
  • Well-developed oral communication skills.
  • Basic clerical skills.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: ·

  • Assist all patrons with circulation services in the youth services department
  • Re-shelve returned library materials.
  • Shelf read assigned collection areas.
  • Open and close the youth services department.
  • Check in/out and renew library materials at the youth services desk.
  • Answer routed telephone calls.
  • Accurately record cash transactions.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES - continued:

  • Issue new and replacement library cards; assist patrons with registration forms.
  • Empty bookdrops as required.
  • Reserve library materials and make follow-up contact with patrons.
  • Assist patrons with basic reference and directional questions.
  • Assist patrons with library technology including computers, photocopiers, microfilm, fax, etc.
  • Attend and participate in job-related meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

  • Requires a full range of body motion including standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods of time.
  • Requires bending, stooping, a reaching in order to move library materials throughout the library.
  • Must be able to move a two-sided book cart (with four wheels) loaded with up to 100 lbs. of books or other library materials.
  • Must possess manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination when moving library materials or operating automated equipment at the library.
  • Must be able to lift boxes of books, paper, or other library materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

 

The library reserves the right to modify this and every job description in whole or in part at any time.