Job Title: Bookmobile Clerk

Classification: Clerk

Starting Rate: $12.14 per hour Pay Grade: 9

Location / Department: Kinsey Road Processing Center/Bookmobile

Reports to: Bookmobile Manager

Employment Status: Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Bargaining Unit

Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week (schedule includes daytime, evening and weekend hours)

Job Objective

To promote the mission and values of the Greene County Public Library. To carry out objectives and goals of the strategic plan to better serve the community. To perform a wide variety of clerical tasks on a bookmobile.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Checks in and checks out materials using computerized system; registers borrowers; handles circulation questions from patrons in person.

• Assists patrons in finding books and materials.

• Prepares new library materials for circulation.

• Opens and closes the Bookmobile.

• Maintains a ready supply of new library card materials.

• Assists in the removal of materials from the collection.

• Assists in the maintenance of the juvenile collection.

• Visits schools to promote library services or programs.

• Participates in the training of new employees.

• Prepares displays and bulletin boards on the bookmobile.

• Participates in countywide children’s services, attends meetings of the Children’s Council when possible and participates in its work.

• Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in training curriculum.

• Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes and staff website as well as attending staff meetings

• Performs tasks of lower level classifications as necessary, including shelving of materials.

• The supervisor may require other related duties. These duties are nonessential functions of this position.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Maintains good relations with the public and other staff, individually and in general; shows tact and courtesy.

• Some knowledge of library clerical principles, methods, techniques and procedures; some knowledge of basic reference skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on-screen information.

• Proven computers skills and ability to input information into an automated system.

• Must be able to lift boxes of books weighing approximately 50 lbs., from floor to table and in and out of bookmobile.

• Ability to solve problems and handle routine problems under minimal supervision or with the guidance from supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school; or a combination of other educational programs and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Must be able to drive a RV-type vehicle safely (does not require CDL), operate the generator, and possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and meet requirements for driver insurability, as verified through the Library’s Insurance Company. Must attend driving training during first six months of employment

Environmental Conditions

• Majority of work is performed in a confined area, but with need for considerable mobility: light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching and sitting at a variety of desks and service points.

• Employee may be scheduled to work evening and weekend hours, including Sundays; schedules may be altered depending on the needs of the library

Benefits

• Vacation (10–20 days per year depending on length of service)
• Sick leave (12 days credit per year)
• Personal leave (3 days credit per year)
• Holidays, including birthday (10 days possible per year, depending on scheduling)
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible family members
• Voluntary participation in the Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement program after one full year of employment (between $3000 and $4000 per year depending on the subject being studied)

• Dental insurance: employer pays for a single premium; additional coverage for dependents is at employee expense