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City of Idaho Falls

Library Clerk - Part-Time

SALARY \$15.46 Hourly LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID

JOB TYPE

DEPARTMENT

Casual JOB NUMBER 2024-0502a

Library OPENING DATE 05/02/20 24

CLOSING DATE Continuous

General Purpose

The City of Idaho Falls is hiring for a part-time Library Clerk. This position will work up to 19.5 hours per week.

The Library Clerk will performs a variety of patron customer service duties as needed to expedite the delivery of public

library services. Functional assignments may include access services, branch services, adult services or children\'s services.

Supervision Received

Works under the close supervision of a Library Technician, Program Specialist, Librarian,

Library Supervisor, Assistant Library Director, Administrative Assistant, or Library Director.

Supervision Exercised None.

Essential Functions

Assists patrons with self-check-out machine; checks books and materials in and out, assures proper sensitizing or

desensitizing of coded information; verifies proper bar-codes, checks for damaged materials; operates computer to enter

and update patron records; identifies patron status in relation to obligations, i.e., fines, and communicates the same to

patrons; follows established guidelines in allowing waiver of fines; issues new and replacement library card.

Provides general reference assistance; responds to questions and directs patrons;

Provides general assistance to patrons by directing them to various locations in the library as needed to locate certain

types of collection materials and books; monitors patron behavior to assure compliance with library regulations; educates

and assists patrons with seasonal reading programs; answers the telephone and routes telephone calls in assisting the

calling public.

Operates cash register in taking payments for lost materials and miscellaneous items; issues receipts and makes change.

Performs cleaning as assigned; assists with opening and closing building and assures general building security; makes

facility & conference room reservations.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

1-2 years of experience performing the same or similar functions will be preferred.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Passion for books and reading as demonstrated through a strong knowledge of popular authors and titles; be familiar with,

or have ability to become familiar quickly with library policies, the organization and layout of the Idaho Falls Library.

Possess good phone etiquette, exceptional customer service skills, friendly disposition and professional demeanor and

willingness to go the extra mile for patrons and their reading interests.

Ability to learn general clerical functions quickly and accurately; understand and follow written and oral instructions and

work independently in carrying out work assignments; adhere to a prescribed routine; operate various office machines and

equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees and patrons of all ages;

communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to learn the use of various office machines and equipment, including, computer, scanner, desensitizer, cash register,

copy machine, debit/credit card machine, printer, sensitizer and mail machine.

Ability to learn general library reference, circulation, general classification methods, practices and procedures; Dewey

Decimal System; various areas of specialization of material related to different patron groups; reader interest levels;

interpersonal communication ski lls. various specialty routines, methods, processes and procedures related to circulation,

periodicals, and tech nical services; software applications, i.e., \"Horizon\"; various types of inter-related equipment,

specifications and compatibility; establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees, subordinates

and patrons of all ages.

Work Environment

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical indoor setting with appropriate climate controls . Tasks require variety of physical activities

involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing , stooping, sitting, reaching, and