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City of Mesa, AZ
Library Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
$37,495 / year median in Arizona
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description/Duties This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The current recruitment will be used to fill a part-time, benefited vacancy at the Main Library Branch. An eligible list will also be established to fill possible future part-time vacancies. A Library Clerk performs duties and responsibilities which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks: interacting with a diverse patron base; handling routine situations with only unusual issues referred to a supervisor; explaining and/or interpreting policies and procedures while checking Library material in and out; receiving monies and maintaining accurate deposit and patron account information; using discretion, within well-defined parameters, in implementing Library policy and procedures for membership eligibility, fine negotiation, collection accounts, check out limits, and performing assigned duties; performing duties in an environment with limited physical space and a high noise level. Additionally, Library Clerks may encounter hectic periods with high volume of patron traffic, all of these factors can lead to working conditions that may be stressful. This class performs related duties as required. Depending on assignment, supervision is received from a Branch Operations Supervisor or Supervising Library Assistant. In the absence of a supervisor, a Library Clerk may be designated to perform in a lead capacity. Night and weekend work is required. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.