Waseca-LeSueur Regional Library
Distribution Clerk

• Rotates library materials to branch libraries—keeping branches well stocked with newer materials and administering materials to guarantee library catalog accuracy.
  
  
• Organizes and assists branch libraries’ collection weeding process—ensuring fresh and attractive collections.
  
  
• Creates excellent customer experiences—making patrons feel welcome, keeping the library clean and tidy, producing interesting displays, and providing positive and memorable patron experiences.
  
  
• Provides useful reference and meaningful reader’s advisory services to patrons by using online and print resources.
  
  
• Instructs patrons in the location and use of library materials.
  
  
• Assists with computer and e-reader questions.
  
  
• Opens and closes library.
  
  
• Checks materials in and out, renews and reserves materials, and takes meeting room and computer reservations.
  
  
• Processes overdue notices, fines, interlibrary loan materials, and new library cards.
  
  
• Prepares and distributes courier items.
  
  
• Assumes responsibility for the library as directed in the absence of the Lead Librarian and Director. 
  
  
• Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a busy public service atmosphere with frequent interruptions.
• Communicate effectively.
• Apply time management skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service.
• Approach position with professionalism, initiative, and tact.
• Be flexible and continuously learn, unlearn, and relearn.

• High school diploma with college education preferred
• Computer literacy with MS office proficiency preferred
• Knowledge of library operations and library collection
• Customer service experience
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push/pull up to 50 pounds, and lift up to 25 pounds.

• $12.32 an hour
• Paid sick days, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

• 28.5 hours per week, to include day hours plus one evening a week.