Library Circulation Manager Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

LIBRARY CLERK (PART-TIME)
REPORTS TO: CIRCULATION MANAGER
FLSA STATUS:NON-EXEMPT

PLEASE READ FIRST:

• This is a part time, in-person position, working an 20924 hours/per week. Evening and weekend (including Sunday) availability is required.
• Paid time off is provided. Health benefits are not provided with this position.
• Application deadline is: 4:00 P.M., Monday, August 31, 2026.
• By State law, all positions that work with children require all three CHILD CLEARANCES be obtained in order to work near or with children. You should allow 4-6 weeks to obtain all clearances.If you work for at least one month, we will reimburse for the cost of the clearances ($60.25) that are obtained for you to work for us. Please see https://mtlebanon.org/departments/human-resources/clearances/ for more information.
  

NATURE OF WORK

We are looking for friendly, helpful individuals who enjoy working with the public and as part of a team. This is a part-time intermediate level clerical position. The Part-Time Clerk performs more complex work than the library pages and gives direction as needed to library pages.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform advanced work at circulation desk, including inter-library loan follow-up, route-ins and route-outs, reserved materials.
• Perform advanced processing of books and other materials for cataloging and circulation.
• Provide complex office support activities, including word processing, data entry, over-dues, memorial and donation books, book ordering, invoice checking.
• Check overdue materials.
• Assist with library programs and fundraising activities.
• Assist patrons in using the library and its resources.
• Good interpersonal skills.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Perform all tasks at circulation desk; fines, reserves, registration, interlibrary loan.
• Process and mend library materials and also use computer to link new item records.
• Assist with placing online materials orders.
• Answer telephone and refer inquiries to appropriate person.
• Word process and assist with preparation of reports, documents, and program materials.
• Contribute to the library's social media and other communication channels.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Front line customer services experience strongly preferred.
  
• Experienceworking or volunteering in a Library strongly preferred.
  
• Experience with use of computers and office equipment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee: may be frequently required to move and/or lift materials up to 25 pounds and push a loaded book truck weighing up to 300 pounds; regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit; operate a keyboard at efficient speed and typical office equipment, including computer hardware; regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Vision and hearing sufficient to perform essential job functions. Occasionally required to attend off-site meetings. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

I certify that I have given true and complete information in this application process, and it does not contain falsifications, omissions, or concealment of material fact. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application, resume, or interview may result in my employment being terminated.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Mt. Lebanon to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either Mt. Lebanon or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice, unless changed by a written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of Mt. Lebanon.

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PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RESUME, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION AND ATTACH IT IN THE RESUME SECTION. APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE RECEIVED AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 710 WASHINGTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228, ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES.

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Mt. Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. Mt. Lebanon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at wpardiny@mtlebanon.org.