Part-Time Library Junior Circulation Clerk

Oxford, Massachusetts

Town Of Oxford
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Part-Time Library Junior Circulation Clerk

Requisition Code: JRCIRCLK

Classification: Non-Exempt -Hourly

Pay Range: Level 6

Reports to: Library Director

Date: May 28, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE

Under the direction of the Library Director, Assistant Director and/or the Children's Librarian, with specific responsibility to the Circulation Clerks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is under the direction of the Library Director, Assistant Director and/or the Children's Librarian, with specific responsibility to the Circulation Clerks.

• Assist library patrons at the Adult or Children's Room circulation desk.

• Check in and check out all library materials, books, magazines, videos, CD's, audiobooks.

• Collect fees.

• Sign up new patrons and keep the patron file up to date.

• Issue new library cards and renew library cards.

• Re-shelve library materials and keep the collection in proper order.

• Help patrons locate materials.

• Assist in answering reference questions.

• Receive phone calls and answer questions over the phone.

• Assist with weeding projects, when assigned.

• Assist with the covering of books, when assigned.

• Create book displays, when assigned.

• All other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed in a typical library environment which can be hectic at times. Errors could result in delay of patron satisfaction and confusion of library materials record keeping.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Constant light to moderate physical effort required in performing duties. Constantly required to carry and handle books of all sizes; in small piles and singly, place books on shelves of varying heights (frequently bending, kneeling, squatting, or reaching to do so). Climb Stairs. Typing on computers is required.

TRAVEL

None

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Provide appropriate documentation to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIEINCE

Equivalent to high school education- will train.
Date Posted: 03 June 2025
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