About this role
Part-Time Available Shift:
Tuesday, Thursday, 3:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday 8:45am-5:15pm ( 16hrs/week)
Brief Job Summary: Works under the supervision of the adult services and circulation librarians, and plays an integral role in the library’s team, to successfully implement public services, policies, procedures and programs in accordance with the library’s mission.
Responsibilities include: public desk duties, issues and updates library cards, tenders money, checks out materials, checks in materials, sorts, shelves, processes and repairs materials, assists patrons in locating materials, helps computer users with technical questions and data-entry. Also supports cataloging tasks, inter-library loan procedures and meeting room assistance, as required.
Strong focus on customer service, technology experience and team work. Requires the application of elementary principles of library and information sciences. A complete job description is available upon request.
Minimum Requirements: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other facts
About City of Bentonville
In Bentonville, it’s not unusual to pass a world-class museum, a bike trail, and a neighbor who still waves on the same morning.
You’ll find nationally recognized institutions like Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and Walmart’s global headquarters. But you’ll also find top-ranked public schools, a connected park system shaped by long-term planning, and a downtown filled with homegrown restaurants, galleries, and gathering spaces.
We build for the long term. Neighborhoods evolve with intention. From parks to permitting, we build systems that reflect trust, purpose, and the people they serve.
This is a city where even the biggest ideas still start with a wave and a handshake.
What you'll do
- The Library Clerk II assists patrons with public desk duties, including checking out and in materials, issuing library cards, and providing technical support. They also support cataloging tasks and inter-library loan procedures as needed.
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