1. SUBSTITUTE DESK CLERK AND CAFE CLERK
Hours vary. Approx. 8-24 hours per week
Compensation: $15.50 per hour
Reports to: Circulation Desk Supervisor/ Cafe Manager
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Greets patrons.
- Checks materials in and out.
- Processes hold requests.
- Assists with overdue material.
- Registers new patrons.
- Assists patrons in use of the library.
- Answers telephone queries.
- Shelves library material.
- Oversees use of public computers.
- Telephones patrons regarding holds.
- Telephones patrons regarding overdue material.
- Assists patrons with computer use.
- Assists patrons with using personal devices on Wi-Fi.
- Is subject to working evenings and weekends as needed.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Makes and serves coffee, smoothies, and panini sandwiches.
- Restocks and serves muffins, candy, snacks and bottled drinks.
- Monitors inventory and adds supplies to shopping list, as needed.
- Ensures the café is clean and inviting.
- Ensures that all health and safety requirements are met.
- Maintains equipment in proper working order.
- Is subject to working evening and weekends as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to run a cash register.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Ability to communicate courteously with customers and staff members.
- Ability to follow policy and procedures.
- Ability to utilize common office technology, including email, time clock systems, and other digital tools.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in customer service.
Application: https://forms.gle/PvbbE8z1DhK53tx17
2. Early Literacy and Youth Programming Coordinator Grades Pre-K through 6th
30-35 hours per week
Compensation: $18-$20 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Reports to: Director
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Meets with Program Team regularly to discuss and plan upcoming programming and services.
- Plans, develops, and implements a minimum of one Pre-K story time program per week, with additional sessions added if attendance dictates.
- Plans, develops, and implements a minimum of one program for grades K-2 per month.
- Plans, develops, and implements a minimum of one program for grades 3-6 per month.
- Assists in planning for, preparing, and leading community outreach programming that includes children Pre-K through 6th grade, including (but not limited to) Tyrtle Beach, SKSK, Community Baby Shower, and Spirit of Christmas.
- Assists in planning for, preparing, and leading special programming that includes children Pre-K through 6th grade, including (but not limited to) Super Saturdays, Halloween Party, and Holiday Open House.
- Assists in planning for, preparing, and leading the Summer Reading Program (June through August).
- Maintains and manages 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, New Card, and Kindergarten Orientation Programs.
- Assesses need for programming supplies and places orders.
- Collaborates with Program Team and Social Media Coordinator regarding promotion, including use of print and social media, signage, and displays.
- Compiles Pre-K through sixth grade programming and Creation Station statistics and gives these to the Library Director monthly.
- Maintains files of contacts and programming for future reference and creates documentation of work tasks for cross-training purposes.
- Maintains picture book, juvenile, and easy reader collections, including weeding and placing orders.
- Maintains cleanliness, tidiness, and organization of early childhood toys and play area.
- Maintains tidiness and organization of juvenile collections/shelving and areas, including displays, signage, seating areas, etc. as well as in storage, filing, and working areas.
- Attends continuing education workshops and informational meetings related to the position.
- Finds and applies for grants as needed.
- Is available to work evenings and Saturdays, as programming requires.
- Assists and supervises Early Literacy Outreach Assistant in planning and implementing outreach storytimes.
- Is subject to working evenings and weekends as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Enthusiasm for working with children and their adults.
- Good communication skills, both in person and through writing, as well as ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and communicate courteously with patrons and staff members.
- Ability to maintain patron confidentiality and follow policy and procedure.
- Ability to pay attention to detail, prioritize tasks, organize information, and manage deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible and effective under changing work priorities and with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to develop and execute interactive programming and activities, including those that center on literacy.
- Ability to work effectively with library patrons, employees and the general public.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and their applications in library services.
- Willingness to embrace change and innovative approaches to library services.
- Ability to utilize common office technology, including email, time clock systems, and other digital tools.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of two or four-year college degree – particularly in education or childhood development – preferred.
- Previous library experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working with children/families.
- Computer and technology proficiency, including but not limited to word processing skills, social media, Google Drive tools (docs, sheets, calendar, etc.), comfort with remote meeting platforms (ex: Zoom), and basic technology troubleshooting.
Application: https://forms.gle/PvbbE8z1DhK53tx17
3. Circulation Desk Supervisor
30-35 hours per week.
Compensation: $18-$20 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Reports to: Library Director
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Supervises desk staff and processing clerk.
- Assumes responsibility for all circulation desk operations.
- Creates weekly staff schedule.
- Trains new desk staff.
- Communicates with programming staff regarding projects that involve desk staff.
- Communicates with STLS and other libraries as necessary.
- Updates and maintains Contacts document on Google Drive.
- Manages LibCal scheduling of library rooms.
- Places supply orders.
- Monitors the bath@stls.org email account.
- Maintains staff and public bulletin board as needed.
- Checks in book orders and distributes to departments.
- Maintains Desk Log with up-to-date information for staff.
- Maintains Procedures Manual for circulation desk.
- Processes interlibrary loan requests and keeps accurate records of such.
- Is subject to working evenings and weekends as needed.
- Performs duties of desk clerk:
- Greets patrons.
- Checks materials in and out.
- Processes hold requests.
- Registers new patrons.
- Assists patrons in use of the library.
- Answers telephone queries.
- Shelves library material.
- “Reads” the shelves.
- Oversees use of public computers.
- Telephones patrons regarding holds.
- Telephones/emails/mails patrons regarding overdue material.
- Assists patrons with computer use.
- Assists patrons with using personal devices on Wi-Fi.
- Keeps up to date by reading the Desk Log.
- Assists with special projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to foster team building and cooperative working environment.
- Ability to adhere to and convey to others approved library policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, professional contacts, other administrators and the public.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Knowledge of office procedures.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic computer/printing issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate courteously with patrons and staff members.
- Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written directions.
- Ability to maintain staff and patron confidentiality.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to learn library circulation software.
- Ability to utilize common office technology, including email, time clock systems, and other digital tools.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and their applications in library services.
- Willingness to embrace change and innovative approaches to library services.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous library experience strongly preferred.
- Notary Public license preferred.
- Computer and technology experience, including but not limited to email, social media, word processing, and basic troubleshooting.
Application: https://forms.gle/PvbbE8z1DhK53tx17