Library Clerk

Posted:
9/5/2024, 7:22:02 AM

Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Provo, Utah, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Position Title:

Library Clerk

Job Posting Closing Date:

09/11

The Circulation Division of the Provo City Library at Academy Square is looking for a part time Circulation Clerk to perform customer services tasks in support of the patrons frequenting the Library. Qualified, civic-minded individuals are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

 

What is the compensation?

$12.00 per hour. Payment will be by direct deposit. 

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great benefits: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); and d) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What will I do? 

  • Perform customer services tasks include checking in and out materials, accepting fines, answering phones, inputting computer data, processing library card applications, greeting and assisting children and adults with facility and material use, and handling money in a cashiering capacity.

  • Reshelve books.

  • Clean and perform simple repairs on library materials.

  • Assist library staff as needed and perform other related work as required.

What do I need to apply? 

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

  • Ability to read, spell, alphabetize, count, follow directions, and interact with the public at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

  • May also require ability to handle monies in a cashiering capacity and data input on computer terminal menus.

  • Library experience and strong public relations/customer service skills desired.

 

What are the hours?

Approximately 20-24 hours per week. Weeknights and weekends will be required. Specific schedule will be discussed at interview and may be subject to change.

 

What are the physical and environmental factors?

Requires bending, stretching, shelving books (on eight-foot shelves), pushing and pulling book carts that weigh up to 175-200 pounds, standing for up to four hours at a time, lifting up to 25 pounds, and dealing with the public in sometimes stressful situations.

 

What is the selection process?

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on August 12, 2024. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed above to be eligible for consideration. If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. It has been ranked as the #1 Best Performing City (For a Third Consecutive Year!) in 2023 by the Milken Institute.

Visit provo.org to learn more!

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

20