Jefferson County Library Hiring for Clerk 1 at Cedar Hill, MO Full Time

Position Overview

The Library Clerk I performs clerical, customer service, and related tasks including shelving and filing, housekeeping chores such as straightening shelves and furniture, and other routine duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Basic Circulation duties – Answers all incoming phone calls; Checks in and out materials; Handles daily cash transactions for lost or damaged items, copies, nonresident fees, etc.; Issues library cards; Places holds and calls patrons when holds arrive; Renews materials

• Readers’ Advisory – Assists patrons in selecting and finding reading materials.

• Other –Creates, posts and removes holiday closing signs; Performs general clerical tasks such as filing, typing, copying; Performs maintenance on library application cards; Processes new items that come into the library; Shelves returned items; Shifts items on shelving as needed; Performs voter registration functions; Assists others as required by managers;

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, plus necessary clerical skills as required by particular position. Previous library experience is desirable but not required
• Familiarity with computers and standard business software or Internet browsers
• Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System is desirable but not required
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to file both alphabetically and numerically
• Legible handwriting and strong spelling skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks
• Ability to retain accuracy in repetitive tasks
• Ability to perform detailed work in an organized manner
• Ability to function in a busy environment with minimal intervention by supervisor
• Must pass criminal records check

Part time position – 25 hours per week.