Library Clerk, Circulation - Russell Library, Middletown

Library Clerk, Circulation - Russell Library seeks an organized, outgoing person with excellent customer service skills, who can perform a variety of clerical tasks at our busy Circulation Desk. The Library Circulation Clerk charges and discharges books and other materials, registers borrowers, handles funds for overdue and lost materials, shelves books and other materials, and performs a variety of other duties related to the lending and return of library materials, according to established library policies and procedures. Applicants must enjoy working with a diverse population, have a desire to serve the public, and possess a high school diploma with one year of public library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literacy with MS-Windows is essential. Must be able to multi-task, lift and move light to medium weights, and work while standing. Experience with a library circulation system is highly desirable. Hours include at least one evening per week and one Saturday per month. Salary range starts at $15.94 per hour for 35 hours per week. Please submit your completed job application and a cover letter reflecting your particular strengths for filling the requirements of this position to: Arthur Meyers, Director, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Applications are available at: http://russelllibrary.org/about_us/employment.html. Deadline: Monday, August 16, 2010.