[OPLINLIST] Job posting

[Erica Oberlin]

The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is seeking a full-time
Children's Clerk/Library Assistant
Location: 201 North Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Please send resumes to eoberlin at knox.net



*Title:* Clerk/Library Assistant

*Department:* Youth Services Department

*Reports to: *Head of Youth Services



*Job Classification: *Full time staff member; 40 hours/week. Includes days,
nights, and every other Saturday.



Non-Exempt; Salary Range: $15.55- $17.78/ hour, depending on experience and
education; Benefit Eligible; Holiday Pay; OPERS Retirement



*Job Summary: *Assist customers in borrowing and using library materials,
services, and equipment; plan and implement Elementary aged children's
programs and assist with other youth programs as needed; organize, plan,
and create library displays; and assist customers with reader's advisory
information as appropriate.



*Essential Duties: *

   - Provide exemplary customer service to customers by answering
   directional and reference questions, locating materials, processing hold
   requests, monitoring behavior of library users, and ensuring the library is
   neat and orderly.
   - Perform clerical duties common to a library environment including:
   checking in/out materials, issuing library cards, collecting fines, charge
   payment for lost or damaged items, answering the telephone, renewing
   materials, etc.
   - Enforce library policy and procedures, provide direction, and problem
   solving.
   - Plan and present library programs for youth, specifically Elementary
   aged children. Implementation will be alone and/or with other staff members.
   - Instruct and assist customers in how to use Public Access Catalog
   terminal and other library equipment.
   - Knowledge of available resources related to technology, including
   equipment, devices, social media, library website, and other digital
   content and audiovisual material that are offered by the library.
   - Prepare for opening and closing by turning on/off lights and equipment.
   - Organize, plan, and create library displays.
   - All other duties as assigned.



*General Requirements:* Along with the commitment and desire to provide
excellent service to library customers, all Public Library of Mount Vernon
and Knox County employees must have the ability to maintain predictable and
regular attendance, work a flexible schedule including daytime, evening,
and weekend hours, communicate, and follow library policy and procedure and
develop and maintain positive working relationships with all internal and
external customers. All employees must be able to understand library wide
operations, satisfactorily perform all the responsibilities associated with
a specific job title and meet the physical requirements of the same job.
All employees must have the ability to alphabetize and perform basic math
operations. In addition, all employees must have the ability to work
according to the priorities as established by library administration and/or
the library board of trustees and to adapt to change as necessary.



*Minimum Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:*

   - Must be eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.
   - High School diploma or equivalent required
   - Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
   - Must successfully pass a background check



*Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:*



   - Must enjoy working with youth and able to establish a good rapport
   with children of all ages.
   - Show enthusiasm and commitment to excellent customer service, show
   courtesy and patience, and ability to work with all age groups and diverse
   populations of customers.
   - Uphold the highest level of honesty and integrity and always represent
   the library in a positive and professional manner.
   - Embrace innovation and experimentation with emerging technologies and
   related tools.
   - Maintain an awareness of developments in the field of public library
   services.
   - Excellent verbal, written, and telephone skills.
   - Keyboarding, filing, basic math, and alphabetizing skills.
   - Ability to follow verbal, written, and telephone instructions.
   - Ability to maintain confidential information.
   - Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
   customers, staff, and general public.
   - Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
   - Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously and under pressure.
   - Ability to work independently and with a team.
   - Ability to perform detail-oriented duties accurately.
   - Ability to operate and instruct others in operation of computer
   terminals and other equipment.
   - Ability to recognize and respond to potential dangers to customer and
   staff.
   - Knowledge of and ability to communicate library policies, procedures,
   and techniques to the public.
   - Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and other software.
   - Ability to perform the physical activities associated with this job,
   including repeated bending and lifting.
   - Flexibility in scheduling in regard to lunch breaks, length of
   workday, staff vacations, illnesses, and emergencies.



Open Date: 3/7/25

Close Date: 3/21/25



EOE Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any
other characteristic protected by law.





Example schedule:



Mondays 10-6 or later (program night)

Tuesdays 10-6 or later (program night)

Wednesday 9-5

Thursdays 9-5

Fridays and Saturdays 9-5 every other
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