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Due to a parking lot construction project, the Arizona Talking Book Library building will be closed to walk-in visitors from July 20 – August 14, 2026. We will continue to provide talking books, braille, and library equipment by mail.

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Library Clerk - part-time

Post Date
Closing Date
Institution Name
Library
Job Location
Youngtown, AZ
Job URL
https://cms2.revize.com/revize/youngtown/Documents/Departments/Human%20Resource…

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

This part-time position assists in planning and organizing the activities of the Town Library and Historical Museum. This position is under the direct supervision of the Library Manager.  This position includes a considerable amount of public interaction.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

  • Works the circulation desk including, but not limited to: check in and check out of library materials, shelving of library materials, providing customer service to patrons, answering the phone, assisting volunteers, and cash handling.
  • Provides ready reference services to library customers.
  • Assists library users with library equipment, including computers.
  • Handles phone calls and letters to delinquent patrons.
  • Opens and/or closes the library, including reconciling daily receipts and counting money.
  • Provides training to new staff and volunteers.
  • May assist in physical processing of materials (i.e., apply labels, bar codes, property stamps, and/or mylar to new materials).
  • Monitors office supply inventory. Notifies Library Manager when supplies are needed.
  • Handles repairs to library materials.
  • Assists in planning and decision making about the library collection.
  • Performs routine clerical tasks.
  • Uses varied and advanced functions of computer software to prepare, format, modify, edit, email and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


Refers unusual or complex problems concerning work processes to the appropriate staff member.
May handle special projects independently, and perform other duties, as assigned by the Library Manager.
May handle the day-to-day operation of the library in the absence of the Library Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS


FORMAL EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE


Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • EXPERIENCE :Library and/or Customer Service experience preferred.
  • READING: Understands and interprets procedures, processes and guidelines, with emphasis on the ability to alphabetize.
  • MATH: Math to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and generate statistics.
  • WRITING: Work requires the ability to write correspondence and reports and produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
  • COMPUTER: Computer skills necessary. (Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred).
  • MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY: N/A
  • SUPERVISORY / ORGANIZATIONAL CONTROL: May assist training of volunteers and new staff.
  • COMPLEXITY :Work is governed by broad instructions, objectives, and policies. Work requires attention to detail, considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.