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City of Marion

PT Patron Services Staff

Marion, IA

Posting Open Until Filled. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Patron Services Support Staff Civil Service: No Department: Library Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Reports to Position: Patron Services Manager ...

City of Marion

PT Patron Services Staff

Marion, IA · On-site

$15.11/hr

Posting Open Until Filled. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Patron Services Support Staff Civil Service: No Department: Library Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Reports to Position: Patron Services Manager ...

City of Marion, Iowa

Bookstore Volunteer

Marion, IA

Marion Public Library This volunteer position will be opened until filled. JOB SUMMARY The Friends of the Marion Public Library is looking for volunteers to assist in the Bookstore. This position is ...

City of Marion

Bookstore Volunteer

Marion, IA · On-site

Marion Public Library This volunteer position will be opened until filled. JOB SUMMARY The Friends of the Marion Public Library is looking for volunteers to assist in the Bookstore. This position is ...

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Library Clerk - Part Time, year-round

City of Spencer, IA

Spencer, IA • On-site

$21.35/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Salary: $21.35 Hourly
Location : Spencer Library
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2400053
Department: Library
Division: Library
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Position Title
SCHEDULE: Flexible, up to 29 hours/week with two evenings Mon.-Thurs. and Saturdays 8a - 5p year-round.
*Please do NOT apply in person at the library! Apply through Careers application process to be considered.
**This position is qualified to participate in IPERS**
Purpose of Position
Performs library-related tasks under the supervision of the Assistant Library Director and/or Library Director. This position is responsible for work involving performance of a number of varied library tasks. The work requires the exercise of judgment in the application of prescribed procedures from the library policy manual. The work involves patron information of a confidential nature. Accuracy and alertness to detail is paramount.
Essential Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
  • Perform general circulation tasks at front desk
  • Handle reference questions and readers advisor requests
  • Assist patrons with computer/Internet/word processing usage
  • Coordinate and process overdue material notices and phone calls
  • Cart and re-shelve books and other library materials
  • Clean CDs and DVDs
  • Process books for circulation
  • Other duties as assigned

Summary of Qualification Requirements
  • Must be able to alphabetize, use and understand Dewey Decimal System
  • Must be able to work standing at front desk in 2-4 hour shifts
  • Must be able to cart, carry, and re-shelve books and other media
  • Computer skills are necessary
  • Phone etiquette and customer service skills are essential including courtesy, tact, confidentiality, good judgment, and initiative.

Additional Information
Physical Requirements
Sufficient clarity of speech & hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Other physical activities include walking, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and finger dexterity. Work requires sitting and/or using various computer equipment 40% of the time and standing and/or walking 60% of the time. Frequently requires the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force, and infrequently requires the exertion of 10-50 pounds of force to lift or otherwise move objects. Requires sitting at a computer for several hours or standing at a desk for 2-4 hours at a time.
Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to prepare, review and file a variety of written documents in both electronic and hard copy forms. The minimum standard needed for those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and written information, accounting, transcription, computer terminal and/or extensive reading.
EOE. Unless specified, positions are open until filled.
Due to the volume of applications, if you have questions please email hr@spenceriowacity.com
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