Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District is hiring : LIBRARY CLERK in Tolon

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES :

1. Creates a welcoming environment by providing courteous and professional customer service to patrons in person and over the phone

2. Registers new library patrons, checks in and out library materials, answers the telephone, empties the book return, and assists patrons in the use of the library services

3. Maintains the confidentiality of patron records

4. Promotes upcoming library programs, events, and current electronic resources

5. Collaborates alongside Lead Clerk for Library events, programs, etc.

6. Provides reference, interlibrary loan, readers’ advisory, and referral services

7. Stays up-to-date with library technology, policies, procedures, and staff notes

8. Performs all opening and closing procedures

9. Locates and processes materials from daily picklist to fill hold requests

10. Ensures an accurate library by shelf reading and shelving of library materials

11. Willing to attend scheduled staff meetings and contributes to work-related discussions

12. Willing to work hours beyond those regularly scheduled, including evenings and weekends upon request

13. Performs other duties as assigned or required

SKILLS :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with library patrons and staff in a consistently friendly and efficient manner
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Competency in using computers, office applications, and library-related software
• Strength to push fully loaded carts of library materials and to lift library materials weighing up to 40 pounds (reasonable accommodations may apply)

Tolono Public Library District, Champaign County

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