Library Clerk

Job Opening for a Library Clerk

Washington City Branch of the Washington County Library System.

Position:
Part Time / $15.56 Hourly, 20 HRS PER WEEK. No Benefits.

HOURS: Varied, including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all circulation duties and all circulation support duties; uses the Integrated Library System (ILS) to check library materials in and out; shelves library materials; checks for damaged materials; retrieves book drop materials; operates computer to enter and update patron records and ensures confidentiality of those records; resolves customer account problems; follows established guidelines in allowing waiver of fines; issues library cards;
  
  assists with opening and closing building and assures general building security.
• Performs general and routine duties related to the sorting and shelving of library materials; performs shelf reading to monitor the accurate placement of materials; shifts materials on shelves as needed; monitors collection for damage and needed repairs.
• Operates library and office equipment and machines; i.e., computers, cash register, credit card machines, telephone system, fax machine, photocopiers, and microfilm readers; provides general instructions to patrons about equipment operation; performs general upkeep on library equipment and machines.
• Provides general reference assistance; responds to questions and directs patrons to various locations in the library as needed to locate materials; may provide simple training to patrons in use of computer to locate collection materials via the online database and the Internet; plans and develops bulletin boards and displays and uses other marketing skills to promote library programs and materials.

Full job description and application can be found on our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Only applications submitted online by January 16, 2026 will be accepted.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.