Avalon Public Library
9/2025
Job Title: Library Clerk
Reports To: Library Director
Standard Hours: part-time

Job Responsibilities:
*Performing morning duties (delivery bins, lights, alarm, and book drop) and closing duties (book drop, lights, and alarm)
*Work with fellow staff members to create a positive atmosphere for patrons at the circulation desk
*Assisting patrons with check out and return of library materials
*Help patrons locate materials, use the online catalog, and provide readers’ advisory services
*Shelving materials
*Assisting patrons with computer use
*Answering telephone
*Shelf reading/straightening shelves
*Empty book return
*Run paging list labels to send items to other libraries
*Register new patrons for library cards and renew patrons as needed
*Practices excellent customer service when assisting with complaints or problematic issues
*Interacts with patrons, staff, and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner
*Attend training sessions and/or staff meetings to keep education current and relevant to the position
*Other projects and duties as assigned (This could include running programs.)