Job Posting: Part-Time Library Clerk (Weekends)

Description:

The East Greenbush Community Library is seeking candidates for a part-time library clerk to staff a busy circulation desk.

The ideal candidate will be friendly, service oriented and exhibit tact and courtesy while helping patrons in person, on the phone and through email. They will be attentive and a good listener with effective communication skills, be able to use a cash register and accurately collect fines and fees and be able to accurately organize and distribute library materials.​

Responsibilities:

The chosen candidate will perform a variety of tasks to help patrons use the library and its resources. Duties include but are not limited to, checking materials in and out, registering new patrons, shelving, retrieving materials, collecting fees, and program registration.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate with a customer service background. Basic computer experience using the internet, Windows applications, and email. The ability to maintain a courteous and friendly demeanor with the public, colleagues, and associates in a fast-paced, family-friendly environment.

Physical Demands:

The candidate must be physically able to stand for long stretches of time. There is some stooping and bending required as well as standing on step stools to retrieve materials and frequently pushing full library carts.

Schedule:

The position will require two weekends per month, usually 10am-5pm on Saturdays and 1pm-5pm on Sundays. Additional hours may be available to cover absences of regularly scheduled staff.

Salary:

$13.26/hour

Applications:

This is a civil service position and appointment is provisional. The successful candidate must take an exam when it becomes available. Applications may be obtained in person at the library or online at:

https://www.rensco.com/DocumentCenter/View/178/Rensselaer-County-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-PDF

Applications and three professional references should be submitted by email to piersm@eglibrary.org or brought to the East Greenbush Community Library Circulation Desk.

Subject East Greenbush Card UHLS Card UHLS MyCard
Library Card Registration Free to any individual who resides or pays taxes in the East Greenbush Community Library taxing district or Town of Schodack. Cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Free to any individual who volunteers or works at the EGRN Library. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Free to partner educational agencies with verified employment. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Those that live outside the UHLS area may purchase a temporary card at the price established by our Table of Fines and Fees. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

Free to residents residing in a community served by a UHLS library.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

The UHLS MyCard is a fine-free, limited-access library card for youth. It is intended to address multiple barriers to serving youth and families, including:

  • Barriers to access related to fines (e.g. computer access, checking out materials)
  • Parents not present for a child’s library card registration
  • Previous fines on a child’s card

Free for youth residing in a community served by a UHLS library.Applicants 18 and under who are applying for a limited use, UHLS Youth Only MyCard, need to provide name, address, and date of birth.UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.Youth ages birth to 18 can register unaccompanied, or with the help of a caregiver or relative who is not the child’s parent/guardian.This card may be used at all UHLS Libraries except for the Colonie Town Library.

Card blocked at $10 or more in replacement costs.

No fines for late items

Limits on # of Materials Borrowed Unlimited checkouts Unlimited checkouts Limited total items: Can only have 3 items checked out on their card at a time
Types of Items All eligible item types. All eligible item types except Museum Passes, ILL, and Hot off the Press. Active paid members of the Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library have access to all lending collections. Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Databases/Digital Content EGRN and UHLS subscription databases and digital content UHLS subscription databases and digital content Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Interlibrary Loan Nationwide UHLS Libraries UHLS Libraries
Program Registration Unlimited except by limited program capacity Preference given to resident cardholders Preference given to resident cardholders