Job Details
Town of Oxford
Department: Library
Position: Part-Time Daytime Circulation Clerk
Level: 7, Step: 3
Date: May 7, 2024
Duties: This position is under the direction of theChildren's Librarian, Library Director, and/or the Assistant Director. The clerk will assist library patrons at thecirculation desk with check in and check out all library materials, books,magazines, videos, CD's, collect fines, sign up new patrons and keep the patronfile up to date, issue new library cards, renew library cards, re-shelvelibrary materials, and keep the collection in proper order. Help patrons locate materials. Assist in answering reference questions. Receive phone calls and answer questions overthe phone. Perform other duties asrequired.
Education: Equivalent to high school education.
Experience: Will train. Some library experience is preferred, particularly with the ILSEvergreen software.
Physical Requirements: Constant light tomoderate physical effort required in performing duties. Constantly required to carry and handle booksof all sizes; in small piles and singly, place books on shelves of varyingheights (frequently bending, kneeling, squatting, or reaching to do so). Typing required.
Job Environment: Work is performed in a typical libraryenvironment, which can be very hectic at times. Errors could result in delay of patron satisfaction and confusion oflibrary materials record keeping.
Independent Action: Works under thegeneral supervision of Children's Librarian, with specific responsibility tothe Library Director.
Supervisory Responsibility: Will overseepages when Children's Librarian, Library Director or Assistant Director are notpresent.