Hours: 20 hours per week (evening & weekend shifts required)
Pay: $12-13 per hour (commensurate with experience)
The Ligonier Valley Library is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, and dependable individual to join our team as a Part-Time Circulation Desk Clerk. This position is essential to the smooth operation of our library and involves regular interaction with the public.
The Ligonier Valley Library is a vibrant public library dedicated to providing free access to information, lifelong learning, and cultural enrichment. Located in the heart of historic Ligonier, the library serves patrons of all ages with a wide range of resources, programs, and services.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Circulation Desk Supervisor and in collaboration with fellow staff members, including the Library Director and Youth Services Librarian, the Circulation Desk Clerk will:
- Assist patrons at the circulation desk
- Check out and check in library materials
- Register new patrons and issue library cards
- Instruct patrons on how to use library services
- Answer or appropriately direct reference and informational questions
- Place holds/reserves on requested materials
- Check in and prepare serials (newspapers and magazines) for use
- Reshelve materials and conduct periodic shelf-reading
- Follow daily opening and closing procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Comfortable using computers and library systems (training provided)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous library or retail experience is a plus, but not required
To Apply:
Send a resume and letter of interest to director@ligonierlibrary.org. Please use the subject line “Circulation Desk Clerk.”
The position will remain open until filled.