Library Clerk

The Clark Family Branch is seeking a part-time Library Clerk to provide support to the circulation desk personnel by performing various clerical tasks to assist in the delivery of public service.

The mission of the St. Louis County Library is to provide the resources and services to enrich individual minds, enhance lives and expand perspectives. SLCL is an award-winning library system with branches throughout St. Louis County. We have transformed into a meaningful community resource with updated facilities and an array of programs and partnerships that serve over 860,000 patrons.

Salary: $16.36 an hour

Hours:

• Tuesday, Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• One Sunday per month

Essential Responsibilities:

• Sorts and shelves Library materials in proper sequence, in accordance with performance standards, so materials are available for customer and staff use.
• Prepares Library for opening and closing.
• Assists in the location and retrieval of specific titles in order to fill customer requests in accordance with performance standards.
• Assists with the general maintenance and appearance of the collection so materials are in good condition and order for customer use.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess a commitment to a high level of public service

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Domestic Violence Leave Policy
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to bend to very low and very high shelves when reaching for books or other Library materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to push a full cart of books or other Library materials
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours per shift
• Ability to operate various types of Library equipment
• Ability to use a pc, word processing and e-mail