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Job Description

  The Clerk is responsible for general day-to-day library operations and services. Including:

Tasks

• Open and close library and museum as needed
• Staff circulation desk, answer email and phone calls
• Greet visitors and maintain visitor statistics log   
• Instruct and assist patrons in use of library catalog
• Assist with password resets
• Check out, check in, renew or reserve materials for member patrons
• Mail books to patrons as requested and/or supervise other staff
• Process and follow up overdue notices and lost materials
• Assist with new book acquisition and shelf preparation
• Assist with donated book selection, thank you letters and shelf preparation
• Assist with temporary exhibits and BWAMM as assigned
• Assist with duplicate book sales in-house, on-line and events
• Collect library use fees
• Answer basic reference questions or refer them to Library Staff
• Scans items upon patron request, or assigns to volunteer staff
• Monitors library visitors and environment for cleanliness and security
• Participate in stacks shelving, weeding and shifting projects

Additional Info & Requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The AAC seeks candidates with drive, enthusiasm, and ambition who are interested in supporting the mission and vision of the American Alpine Club. Required qualifications include:

• At least one year experience in a library, preferably in a special library in a non-profit and/or research setting.
• Experience answering reference inquiries
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in dusty conditions
• Knowledge of Climbing, mountaineering, or the outdoors.

The Community

The AAC seeks candidates with drive, enthusiasm, and ambition who are interested in supporting the mission and vision of the American Alpine Club.

HR Info

Dana Gerschel  (303) 951-4564

dgerschel@americanalpineclub.org

Please email your resume to Dana Gerschel at dgerschel@americanalpineclub.org