Job Details
Salary: $16.57 Hourly
Location : Mason City, IA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2024-00088
Department: Mason City Public Library
Opening Date: 07/03/2024
Residency Requirement?: No
Description
The City of Mason City is taking applications for a part-time Library Clerk at the Mason City Public Library. This position will perform a variety of routine clerical work in the operation of public services in a part time role.
Work Hours
Monday - Thursday: 3pm - 7pm
Every Other Friday: 11am - 3pm
Every Other Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Duties/Responsibilities
- Works in assigned area of library operations to achieve goals within available resources. Shelves, straightens, and organizes the library's collections.
- Works assigned shifts at the public service desk in the main department, Commons area or in the youth service areas.
- Circulates library materials: check out, check in, place holds, collects fines and fees.
- Helps library users' understand the library's automated catalog.
- Enters patrons into Internet computers and patron database.
- Helps library users understand and use the library's collections.
- Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering telephones and straightening shelves and assists in creating and implementing bulletin boards, displays, and programs.
- May be assigned to assist in the cataloging department or the history department.
- Assists staff in the performance of their duties as required
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: - Associate in Arts Degree, or
- Any acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in libraries.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Ability to work well with computers, especially Internet. A working knowledge of library systems, working knowledge of library policies and procedures; working knowledge of the periodical system.
- Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, employees, supervisors, other departments and agencies and the public.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mason City Public Library offers a limited benefits package for employees regularly working less than 40 hours per week.
The benefits available include paid holidays, prorated vacation, IPERS retirement pension, and an employee assistance program.