Clerk 1

Job Description

Job Title: Library Clerk I

Reports To: Satellite Supervisor

Pay Grade: 3

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Range:   $31,200.00

Hourly: $15.00

Library Summary:

Jefferson County Library is a multi-branch library district serving the residents of the Fox, Northwest, and Windsor school districts in northern Jefferson County, Missouri.  Our mission - Your place to learn, connect, grow, and achieve - guides the work we do at our Arnold, Northwest, Windsor, and Cedar Hill branches as we provide welcoming spaces, meaningful programs, and essential resources that strengthen our community.

With over 75 employees and more than 60,000 square feet of public space, the library provides welcoming environments that include meeting rooms, study areas, and dedicated spaces for youth and teens. Jefferson County Library is open six days a week and is supported by local funding, grants, and active community partners, including the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of the Library groups. The Jefferson County Library is known for its commitment to lifelong learning, inclusive service, and meaningful engagement with the community.

Position Overview: 

The Library Clerk I is responsible for delivering excellent customer service while managing the overall flow of the library. This entry-level role supports core circulation and technology functions, including checking items in and out, patron interactions, assisting patrons with technology, and programming. The clerk serves as a first point of contact for patrons, helping them navigate library services and policies. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet patrons and provide assistance with checkouts, renewals, returns, and account inquiries.


• Explain library policies and procedures clearly and courteously.


• Help patrons resolve issues related to overdue items, fines, and holds.


• Operate the library’s integrated system to process check-ins, checkouts, and renewals.


• Sort, organize, and prepare materials for shelving and delivery.


• Maintain accurate records of patron transactions and item status.


• Shelve returned items in correct order and location.


• Monitor and report damaged, missing, or misfiled materials.


• Assist with inventory checks and shelf-reading projects.


• Register new patrons and update existing accounts.


• Collect fines and fees, issue receipts, and maintain cash drawer accuracy.


• Perform data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks as needed.


• Assist patrons with self-check machines, printing stations, and other public equipment.


• Troubleshoot basic issues and refer complex problems to appropriate staff.


• Work closely with other staff to ensure smooth daily operations.


• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.


• Assist with programming and outreach.


• Assisting patrons with technology: computers, printing, copying, faxing, etc.


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Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• Must pass criminal records check


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Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry library materials weighing up to 25 pounds.


• Ability to push and pull loaded book carts and bins.


• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching to access materials and assist patrons.


• Manual dexterity to operate computers, office equipment, and handle library materials.


• Visual acuity to read labels, screens, and printed materials.


• Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone or digital platforms.


• Tolerance for moderate noise levels and public interaction in a busy environment.
  

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel between branches and attend off-site meetings or events


• Saturday, and/or evening hours may be required.  Compensatory time must be given for all time worked over 40 hours in a week.

Application Deadline and Target Start Date
For full consideration, please submit all application materials (CV or Resume, and references) by October 22, 2026.

We are currently targeting a October 29th, 2026, start date for this position.

Missouri is an at-will-state, and as such, ongoing employment is not guaranteed.

Jefferson County Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Library will review a reasonable request for accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities