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The Allentown Public Library

Library Circulation Clerk

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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.

$35,883 / year median in Pennsylvania

-1% projected decline

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Library Circulation Clerk The Allentown Public Library Allentown, PA Job Details Part-time $13 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Customer service High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Full Job Description JOB# 08026026: Circulation Clerk (Part-Time) This position is approximately 12 to 16 hours per week. Circulation-related duties include checking in and checking out materials, issuing library cards, and shelving materials when necessary. This position includes some night and weekend (Saturday) hours.
The ideal candidate should possess:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Customer Service experience and the ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of library users and staff
  • Experience working in libraries and with integrated library software systems
  • Second Language, preferably Spanish, a plus In accordance with PA Department of Human Services guidelines, all prospective employees must also be able to provide following documents before starting employment. Once employed, all employees are required to submit updated copies of each document every sixty (60) months:
  • PA State Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Clearance
  • FBI Federal Criminal Background More information on obtaining these clearances can be found at: http://www.
dhs.pa.gov/publications/findaform/childabusehistoryclearanceforms/index.htm Applications for these positions will be accepted until the position is filled
Salary:
$13.00 an hour
Pay:
$13.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person