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.
How to Apply to an open position
You can apply in writing or via Email.
Writing:
Allentown Public Library
Job #/Job Title
1210 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Please include the JOB# and Job Title on the front of the mailing envelope.
Email:
allentownlibraryjobs@gmail.com
Please include the JOB# and Job Title in the subject line of all email.
No telephone or in-person inquiries please.
JOB# 0209134: 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