Clerk, Media Services Department
Reports to
Media Services Manager
Classification
Part-time, non-exempt, 24 hours per week
Responsibility
To assist the Media Services Librarian in maintaining the media collection of the Wells County Public Library.
Authority
- Does not supervise other employees but performs under direct authority of the Media Services Manager.
Media Services Clerk Duties
- Cleaning and maintaining the media collection, inspecting items for damage.
- Shelve recently returned and cleaned media materials, as needed.
- Receive library materials utilizing the Acquisitions module in Workflows in a timely manner. Complete recordkeeping required to close out orders and control cataloging workflow.
- Process the newly cataloged materials to prepare them for the public shelves: to include providing jackets or laminating as appropriate, affixing labels and possession stamps, and typing corrected labels when necessary.
- Assist with the display and promotion of the media collection through displays, blogs, and other promotional materials.
- Provide listener’s and viewer’s advisory to patrons.
- Assist patrons in selection and scheduling of media materials and equipment.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Serve on library committees and attend relevant meetings.
- Perform circulation duties as scheduled following the requirements for Circulation Clerk
Experience and Education Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Practical library experience or post-secondary education is highly desirable but is not required.
- Knowledge of basic computer technology is required.
- Demonstrated communication skills and an ability to work with people.
- Polite and courteous telephone etiquette is required.
- Physical strength and dexterity are required to handle items and boxes up to 35 pounds in weight and to transport loaded book carts; physical ability to reach items on high and low shelves is also required.
Apply:
Submit an Application for Employment, cover letter, and resume by by May 31, 2019 to the library or via email (Attention: Jackie Dailey – jdailey@wellscolibrary.org).