Bucks County Free Library is looking for a part-time Special Services Clerk in the Information Services Department at the Doylestown branch, located in Doylestown, PA.
You will search for items and enter data into databases pertaining to incoming or outgoing reserve items and new library material. Materials and requests received are processed using both OCLC Wise and OCLC’s Inter-Library Loan database. Additionally, you will physically retrieve or receive and process materials for internal or external loan or library distribution. This includes updating internal and external library user and bibliographic database records. This position evaluates purchase requests according to department criteria. This position also physically processes materials, including placing stickers and covers on items. You will order materials from vendors and will contact vendors to resolve problems either by phone or the vendor’s website. Additionally, you will maintain reserve and shipping shelves, handle inbound and outbound packages, unpack and fully pack mailing bags, calculate postage and meter packages, and deliver materials to an outside shipper as needed.
This is a very physical position, requiring frequent standing, sitting, walking, repetitive hand motion, and lifting up to 25 lbs. This is a non-exempt bargaining unit position.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. Some college and familiarity with public libraries is a plus.
- Six months related experience
- Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites
- Applicant must provide on date of hire the following three required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance; and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
Schedule: Part-time 20 hour per week schedule.
Generally, Mondays – Fridays 12pm – 4pm.
Compensation: $13.67 per hour probationary rate; $14.07 per hour regular rate
Apply By: Position open until filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
To Apply: Links to job description and job application are below. Job application includes an opportunity to upload a cover letter and résumé, and complete a supplemental questionnaire and pre-employment testing. Pre-employment testing consists of: basic skills test, attention skills test, and computer and Internet knowledge test.
