LIBRARY CLERK

From Ulster County Civil Services
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee is this class performs standardized clerical tasks within a library. Although detailed instructions are given for new assignments, and practices are usually definitely fixed, employees must be able to exercise independent judgment in applying them to specific cases. This position is distinguished from other clerical positions by the fact that it is physically located in a library. Employees in this class may be required to train and supervise students in library clerical routines. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following as well as other related activities not described.

• Culls and maintains reserve material;
• May train part-time staff;
• Provides assistance to library users;
• Updates circulation desk procedures manual;
• Issues and receives library material;
• Maintains library cards and circulation files and answers routine inquiries;
• Maintains files on books on order, standing book orders, periodicals, bound periodicals, shelf list of holdings, etc.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of the basic aims and services of the library; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain a rapport with students and faculty; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of the eighth grade in school; or its equivalent.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 2 references to Alison O’Meara at director@townofulsterlibrary.org.

Wage: $15.50-17.00 based on experience. Benefits: Paid Sick leave, EAP, and NYSLRS optional.