The Bethlehem Area Public Library has an opening for a part-time Branch Technician at our South Side Branch (400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA 18015). The position is 29 hours per week and pay is $17.37 per hour. PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances are required. Working one night per week and every other Saturday is required. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates must send their cover letter, resume, and three references by Monday, January 6th. This may be done electronically via email (epoore@bapl.org) or paper (11 W. Church St. Bethlehem, PA 18018).
Title: Branch Technician
Department: South Side Branch
Supervisor: Branch Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 2 years college education plus one year library experience
- Ability to work well with the public
- Reference skills, with proficiency in internet and online database searching
- Proficiency with the use of computers
- Clerical skills
- Comfort with working as a team to ensure successful events
- Ability to listen and clearly communicate with patrons in person, on the telephone, and via email
JOB SUMMARY
The Branch Technician’s responsibilities include general library tasks, reference duties (including online research,) and other special projects as assigned by the Branch Manager.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides reference and reader’s advisory assistance to patrons
- Provides basic assistance to patrons using the internet and the library e-resources, as needed
- Promotes library services to the community through tasks such as creating library flyers and posting on social media platforms
- Performs general duties at the circulation desk
- Assist Adult Services and Youth Services Technicians with events
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
December 2024
Part-time Branch Clerk
The Bethlehem Area Public Library has an opening for a part-time Branch Clerk at our South Side Branch (400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA 18015). The position is 15 hours per week with a hourly pay of $14.59 . PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances are required. Working one night per week and every other Saturday is required. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates must send their cover letter, resume, and three references by Tuesday, January 21st. This may be done electronically via email (epoore@bapl.org) or paper (11 W. Church St. Bethlehem, PA 18018).
Title: Branch Clerk
Department: South Side Branch
Supervisor: Branch Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to serve patrons in a calm and friendly manner
- Physical ability to stand for several hours, retrieve material from all shelves, shelve material on standard library shelving, and move carts loaded with books
- Ability to listen and clearly communicate with patrons in person, on the telephone, or via email
JOB SUMMARY
The Branch Clerk is responsible for general library tasks, including circulation and shelving activities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Check-out and check-in of library materials
- Register patrons for a library card
- Renew items at the desk or by phone
- Clean media and books, as needed, upon return
- Help patrons find materials on the shelves
- Reserve materials for patrons
- Answer the telephone and direct calls to the appropriate staff member or take messages
- Assist patrons with photocopying and printing
- Help patrons with basic computer functions
- Keep all circulation and office supplies stocked
- Learn new procedures and upgrades as they occur
- Shelve materials
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
December 2024