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Job Description Youth Services- Library Clerk I: Updated August 2026

Job Description:

Title: Youth Services - Library Clerk I

Department: Brooks Memorial Library

Nature of work: Library public service and clerical work carrying out daily activities and assisting

at the Childrens Room circulation desk.

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week (day, evening and Saturday hours) with occasional On-Call

hours as available.

Wages: FY 2027 step 1 \$19.01 per hour

Supervision Received: Receives supervision from Youth Services Librarian and Library Director.

Supervision Exercised: None. May be assigned as volunteer peer support.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assists library patrons in the Childrens Room circulation desk, including circulating

library materials, registering new borrowers, and updating patron records.

Helps library patrons of all ages in the operation of the online public access catalog.

Retrieves returned library materials from the outdoor book drop in various and

inclement weather.

Posts relevant information to the Childrens Room social media accounts as needed and

requested.

Assists in creating signage, posters, flyers, bookmarks, and social media graphics for the

Childrens Room using Canva.

Assist community groups with the multimedia equipment in Community Meeting Room

Sets up the Community Meeting Room A for Childrens Room programs including

moving chairs and setting up tables.

Operates cash register, computer, and other office machines.

Answers telephone as required.

Responsible for security, opening and closing of second floor area, including Childrens

Room, Teen Room, Meeting Room, and bathrooms.

Job Description Youth Services- Library Clerk I: Updated August 2026

Competencies Needed: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering,

education, and transferable skills as qualifying, unless specifically stated as required.

Experience working in a library is preferred.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework, or

relevant experience. Administrative experience preferred.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including the ability to use

common computer applications. (Microsoft Suite, Google).

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Flexibility, excellent time management and high attention to detail and capacity to prioritize

tasks. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

A willingness to examine existing systems and refine or improve them as necessary. Must be

forward-thinking and open to innovation and change.

Must be able to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships

with those contacted in the course of work.

Ability to actively support in providing a welcoming workplace and respectful environment for

all, including cultural competency, while working effectively across diverse cultures and

constituencies.

o Ability to communicate effectively with the public, elected officials and other

government agencies.

Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

o Able to think quickly under pressure, react to always changing situations, and able to

communicate effectively.

Must be able to learn and retain instructions, policies and procedures and continue to learn

new methods and stay current within the field.

Non-Essential Duties and Tasks: The responsibilities and duties listed above are examples of the

various @types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the

position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Work Environment:

Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting/moving books and carts up to

40 pounds.

Must be able to move library furniture including setting up and taking down 6 ft. folding

tables; stacking chairs.

Must be able to perform varied library duties quickly, accurately, and with minimal

supervision.

Must be able to perform routine clerical work.

Must be able to access, retrieve, enter and update information using a computer.

Must be able to deal courteously with the public.

Must be able to work weekends and evening

TOWN OF BRATTLEBORO

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