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Coffeyville Public Library Position Description
Title: Library Clerk/Shelver
Reports to: Library Director
General Summary: Shelves materials in proper order, keeps library looking attractive, assists patrons in finding and checking out materials, assists children’s librarian with activity/program preparation
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent, gracious and friendly service to patrons and other staff
- Arrange library materials on the shelves, according to classification number, alphabetically by author then alphabetically by title
- Assist in checking materials in and out
- Shelve magazines and manage in house use of magazines
- Assist patrons in finding information and in the use of special equipment
- Assist in general maintenance of library collection, display areas, and appearance
- Use a variety of office equipment
- Use library automated system
- Assist other staff as needed
- Perform other duties as requested by the Library Director
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Some knowledge of library classification systems and basic office procedure
- Ability to organize numbers and letters in proper order
- Knowledge of library services and procedures
- Ability to learn operation of machines such as computer, copier, fax
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a diverse public
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
Working Conditions:
- Normal library working conditions
- Periodic reaching, stooping and bending
- Lifting and carrying 50 pounds or less
- 18 hours per week, includes evening and Saturdays