The Russell Public Library is hiring a library clerk.

Library clerks may be part-time employees working no more than 20 hours per week.  Library clerks shall assist the library director in the operations of the library.  The library clerks shall be under the direct supervision of the library director.  The duties of library clerks shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Perform public services including providing circulation services, readers’ advisory service, reference service, interlibrary loan services, assisting patrons with the use of library equipment, scheduling the meeting room, and other related duties that arise

2. Perform clerical work including but not limited to: answering the phone, making copies, circulation, shelving materials, assisting with weeding, repairing books, open and close the building, and other related duties that arise

3. Provide input for book selection

4. Assisting with library-sponsored programs

5. Help with library displays and bulletin boards

6. Reports any issues with patrons or the facility to the director immediately

7. Take library card applications and issue library cards to eligible individuals

8. Maintain a neat and orderly appearance in the library

9. Responsible for filling out, totaling, and signing their timesheets before the end of the pay period