Clerk I - Circulation

Job DetailsJob Location: Cleveland - Elkhart, IN 46514Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $14.84 - $18.57 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: Customer ServiceSUMMARY The Circulation Clerk serves patrons by issuing library cards and maintaining registrations; handling all transactions related to the circulation of library materials, assisting in collection development; and creating a helpful, welcoming environment for all library visitors. 12 hour per week, two to three evening (4-7 pm) shifts/week and alternating Saturdays 9-3.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Organization-Wide EXPECTATIONS Follows [for supervisors include: and enforces] established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards. Attends work regularly, on time, and as scheduled. Exhibits welcoming, helpful, positive and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff and guests at all times in all communications formats (verbal and non-verbal). Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Regularly monitors Library communication venues including but not limited to employee email, staff bulletin boards and the intranet. Participates in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects as required by the Elkhart Public Library or as dictated by professional commitment. Addresses, or assists in addressing, issues and concerns related to the safety of Library staff and users as well as the security and maintenance of Library buildings and equipment.   Job-Specific ACCOUNTABILITY Creates and maintains patron accounts. Circulates materials: checks in and out; pulls and routes holds, etc. Handles financial transactions at circulation desk and public copiers. Performs opening and closing task as assigned. Selects materials and/or performs collection maintenance as assigned, with oversight from the appropriate collection manager(s) and approval of the department head. Provides customer service at the Circulation Desk and at other public desks in the library. Performs designated administrative and/or clerical duties per specified Work Instructions.   WORK CONDITIONS Full-time/Part-time (including evenings and weekends) Frequent local travel, occasional long distance travel       QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required Prior library experience preferred   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Ability to deal tactfully and courteously in person and on the telephone with people of all ages in a business and public service context, and with professional colleagues Ability to learn and adapt Basic clerical, computer and mathematical skills A general knowledge of standard office equipment Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work independently and as part of a team   LANGUAGE SKILLS Above-average written and oral language and communication skills Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and business correspondence Ability to effectively write routine reports and business correspondences Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Library personnel and the general public in one-to-one and group situations   PHYSICAL DEMANDS Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information verbally or through other means Ability to perform tasks that may require visual and auditory acuity Ability to remain in seated or standing position for prolonged periods Ability to perform tasks that may require reaching, either independently or with assistance Ability to occasionally perform tasks that may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling Ability to perform job duties in a variety of environmental conditions, which may include extreme fluctuations in temperature. Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighting up to 40 pounds Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the physical functions of this position.   SALARY AND BENEFITS See Elkhart Public Library Salary Schedule See Elkhart Public Library Personnel eManual   This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a qualified applicant or individual with a disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.