Substitute Librarian/Clerk

Manitou Springs Public Library

Manitou Springs, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 5th, 2011

Wages

$10.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Manitou Springs, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The Substitute Librarian performs duties as a front desk clerk. The Substitute Librarian communicates via telephones, computer networks, email, and through direct contact with the public. The position involves regular library tasks such as front desk circulation functions, shelving materials, customer service, data entry, trouble shooting of computer/printers, clerical tasks, and other duties as assigned Duties-Examples of Work: The candidate will help library patrons locate materials and information in the library and online, issue and renew library cards, collect fines, distribute mail, check in magazines, send/receive faxes for patrons and, will demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Entry Level/Education: High School diploma or GED required; some library experience preferred. Essential Job Duties: The qualified candidate must demonstrate a good, working knowledge of computers, be able to learn programs and procedures of integrated library system used for circulation duties, have the ability to handle office equipment (phones/fax/cash register), type a minimum of 30 words per minute, have knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system, have problem solving abilities, demonstrate the ability to provide good customer service, and be knowledgeable of library procedures and policies. In addition, applicant must successfully pass a police background check. Physical Requirements: • Sitting or standing for the entire shift. Extensive time at computer station. Twisting and turning to reach for books and objects. Reaching, kneeling, squatting, and rotating positions to shelve and retrieve books. Must be able to lift boxes up to 40 lbs. Must be able to multi task, talking on the telephone and typing/entering information into the integrated library system.

The Community

Sitting in the heart of a National Historic Downtown District, Manitou Springs Public Library is housed in a 100-year old original Carnegie library building. Being a municipal library, it falls under the auspices of the City of Manitou Springs and its appointed Library Board of Trustees. Staff consists of four part-time persons and a full-time library director. To find out more about the community of Manitou Springs, check out the Chamber of Commerce at: http://www.manitousprings.org/
Posted Aug 15, 2011