Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs a variety of clerical duties, applies bookkeeping principles to the maintenance of accounting, budget, and fiscal records; coordinates meeting room reservations; keeps the official minutes of the Library Board of Trustees; performs work at the Circulation Desk, and performs other duties as assigned.

Provides clerical support to the Board of Trustees and the Library Director by maintaining the official record of Board actions including the official policies and procedures and transcribing meeting minutes
Performs bookkeeping, processing invoices for payment, and budget related duties
Operates a calculator, computer, copier, and related office equipment
Prepares statistical data and reports
Manages meeting room reservations
Maintains files
Handles confidential information
Operates computer, calculator, copier, imaging and related office equipment
Uses digital technology
Provide general library services at circulation desks using the library management system and knowledge of the collection, including but not limited to:
- material check in and check out
- shelving materials and maintaining appropriate organization, presentation, and distribution of collection at assigned branch
- patron registration
- placing holds and purchase requests
- advising patrons in locating materials
Perform basic reference and readers’ advisory service
Assist patrons with computer, photocopier, and fax
Collect fees
Answer incoming calls, route to appropriate staff
Perform related tasks as required
Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to multiple locations as needed. Access to a personal vehicle may sometimes be necessary.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Clerical and library experience, graduation from high school or its equivalent, supplemented by course work in office computer applications, and secretarial and business practices; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides essential knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Requirements:

The following are required with or without reasonable accommodation:

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.
Sufficient vision, which permits the employee to prepare and read a wide variety of materials.
Sufficient manual dexterity, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment.
Sufficient personal mobility, which permits the employee to complete various activities such as lifting up to 35 lbs., bending, kneeling, carrying, walking.

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