Substitute Library Clerk - Adult & Youth Services

Position Summary

The Substitute Library Clerk - Adult & Youth Services provides library services to the community including circulation of materials, assistance in finding materials and information, and the delivery of materials to various locations in Benton County.

They provide responsive patron service by assisting in the use of library materials, requests for information and materials from other system collections, and through appropriate referral at the Main Library in Downtown Corvallis.

These positions are on-call with no regular schedule and no guarantee of a minimum number of hours per week. All positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of previous library and / or clerical experience preferred. Ability to pass a background check and / or a criminal history check.

Additional Information

Multiple Casual non-represented positions

On-call with no set schedule

Applications will be reviewed only when a position is available.

A cover letter must be included to be considered.

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the Position Description

Essential Functions

Main Library - Adult & Youth Services

Answers patron questions and makes appropriate referrals to librarians and other system and community resources. Assists public in locating materials through print, non-print and electronic resources and instructs patrons in the use of those materials.

Explains library policy and enforces the code of conduct. Assists with staffing programs and outreach activities. May assist patrons in using the library's technology or their own technology to access library services.

May perform building opening or closing tasks. May assist with event set up or tear down.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of previous library and / or clerical experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deliver excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Ability to pay attention to detail. Good ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to work independently within library system policies and procedures with minimal supervision.

Accurate keyboarding skills, the ability to type by touch and the ability to use a computer to manipulate and retrieve data.

Knowledge of computer operations as they apply to the library.

Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications used by the position and the ability to instruct patrons in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and electronic communications, and online databases as required to deliver Library services.

Ability to get along well and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, schools, volunteers, the public and other employees and respond in a timely, respectful, and responsive manner.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Special Requirements

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Ability to pass a pre-employment background and / or criminal history check.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on "Apply" above).

Ongoing Recruitment. Applications will be reviewed only when a position is available.

A Cover Letter MUST be included to be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to include a resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted / considered.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer in Compliance with ADA.