Job Listing: PT Branch Clerk

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is seeking a part-time Branch Clerk at our South Side Branch (400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA). The position is 15 hours per week and includes one evening per week and every other Saturday. The pay is $14.59 per hour. PA criminal, FBI fingerprint, and PA child abuse clearances are required.

Interested candidates must send me their cover letter, resume, and three references by Wednesday, November 20th.
Erin Martell Poore
Assistant Director
Bethlehem Area Public Library

Job Description

I. POSITION

A. Title: Branch Clerk

B. Department: South Side Branch

C. Supervisor: Branch Manager

II. QUALIFICATIONS

A. High School diploma

B. Basic computer skills

C. Speak, write, and read Spanish preferred, not required

D. Ability to serve patrons in a calm and friendly manner

E. Physical ability to stand for several hours, retrieve material from all shelves, shelve material on standard library shelving and to move carts loaded with books

F. Ability to listen and clearly communicate with patrons in person, on the telephone or email

III. JOB SUMMARY

The Branch Clerk is responsible for general library tasks, including circulation and

shelving activities.

IV. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Check-out and check-in of library materials

B. Register patrons for a library card

C. Renew items at desk or phone

D. Clean media and books, as needed, upon return

E. Help patrons find materials on the shelves

F. Reserve materials for patrons

G. Answer the telephone and direct the call to the appropriate staff member or

take a message

H. Assist patrons with photocopying and printing

I. Help patrons with basic computer functions

J. Keep all circulation and office supplies stocked

K. Learn new procedures and upgrades as they occur

L. Shelve materials

M. Other duties as assigned by supervisor