Jobs at APL

Occasionally the Allentown Public Library seeks reliable, responsible, and motivated people to add to its staff.

If you are interested in applying for a position you will need to provide a cover letter, resume, and references. Any potential employee must receive a clean background check before being offered a position.

Circulation Clerk (Part-Time)

Job description:

JOB# 08312026: Circulation Clerk (Part-Time)

This position is approximately 12 to 16 hours per week. Circulation-related duties include checking in and checking out materials, issuing library cards, and shelving materials when necessary. This position includes some night and weekend (Saturday) hours.

The ideal candidate should possess:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

· Excellent computer skills

· Customer Service experience and the ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of library users and staff

· Experience working in libraries and with integrated library software systems

· Second Language, preferably Spanish, a plus

In accordance with PA Department of Human Services guidelines, all prospective employees must also be able to provide following documents before starting employment. Once employed, all employees are required to submit updated copies of each document every sixty (60) months:

· PA State Criminal Record Check

· Child Abuse Clearance

· FBI Federal Criminal Background

More information on obtaining these clearances can be found at: http://www.dhs.pa.gov/publications/findaform/childabusehistoryclearanceforms/index.htm

Applications for these positions will be accepted until the position is filled

Salary: $13.00 an hour

Work Location: In person