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 by mailing to BAPL (11 W. Church St. Bethlehem, PA 18018). Please do not contact us by phone regarding this position.

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

Part-Time Administration/Finance Technician

1. High school diploma with business experience
2. Excellent typing and filing skills
3. Accurate, organized, and able to prioritize
4. Good computer skills, in particular word processing
5. Ability to listen and clearly communicate in a professional manner via phone, email and in person
6. Requires physical ability to operate risograph duplicator, paper folder/cutter. Able to bend, stoop, and lift 20 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Administration/Finance Technician assists the library’s accountant, full-time Administration/Finance Technician, Assistant Director, and Executive Director with daily office procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Formatting and printing letters and other documents using Word processing and other computer software programs
2. Typing correspondence, including thank you letters for donations, and reports
3. Sorting and distributing mail; preparing outgoing mail
4. Assisting with counting daily cash receipts
5. Filing
6. Producing in-house printed materials on duplicator
7. Recording memorial books
8. Assisting with payroll and deposits
9. Maintaining equipment file, updating equipment cards (service/repairs) as bills are paid prior to filing (Admin copier/elevator)
10. Answering telephones
11. Mailing out the bills and checks
12. Handling meeting room reservations
13. Counting money from sales, such as book sales
14. Other duties as assigned

January 2025

Part-time Custodian/Driver

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is seeking a part-time Custodian. The position is 25 hours per week and consists of second shift work (typically 4:30-9:30pm or 5:30-10:30pm) and rotating weekends and holidays. The pay is $19 per hour. The Custodian assists the Buildings Supervisor in cleaning, building and vehicle maintenance, general repairs, and security at the Main and South Side libraries. PA criminal, FBI fingerprint, and PA child abuse clearances are required. The official job description is below. Interested candidates must send their cover letter, resume, and three references by Tuesday, January 28th by email to epoore@bapl.org or mail to 11 W. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Please do not contact us by phone regarding this position.

Position: Custodian/Driver

Department: Maintenance
Supervisor: Buildings Supervisor

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of modern building cleaning methods, materials, and ability to operate cleaning equipment
2. Mechanical aptitude
3. Ability to perform manual labor, move heavy loads, and climb ladders
4. Possession of valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Job Summary

The custodian assists the Buildings Supervisor in cleaning, maintenance, general repairs and security at the Main Library, delivers items between the Bethlehem Area Libraries and District Libraries (Hellertown, Nazareth, and Northampton), and carries out some maintenance of library vehicles.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Janitorial duties at both buildings, but mostly at the Main Library
2. Buildings maintenance
3. Buildings security
4. Vehicle maintenance
5. Deliveries to Branch and district libraries
6. Rotation of emptying of book drops at the libraries on holidays and weekends
7. Participation in various events held at the library as driver or assistance with event set up, take down, and maintenance
8. Other duties, as assigned