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CITY OF COLTON LIBRARY CLERK ULI DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the Principal Librarian, performs a variety of clerical library and public contact duties and activities which may include checking out, returning and registering library materials; performs a variety of circulation desk and technical services activities; maintains appropriate library work records; and serves as a technical resource for the general public. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Library Clerk H The Library Clerk H is the journey level class within the Library Clerk series and is responsible for performing a full range of clerical and public contact library duties and responsibilities at an independent level. Incumbents within this classification are expected to demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned library duties. This classification is distinguished from the lower level classification of Library Clerk I in that it is expected to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision and at an independent level. In contrast, the Library Clerk I receives direct supervision. Additionally, this class is distinguished from the Library Assistant class series in that the latter are paraprofessional classes performing more technical and/or specialized library support activities. Library Clerk, I The Library Clerk I is the entry level class within the Library Clerk series and is expected to learn to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. Incumbents within this classification initially perforin routine and less complex duties and responsibilities, however, steadily receive more complex duties and responsibilities as experience is gained. This classification is distinguished from the ]higher level classification of Library Clerk R in that it is expected to perform assigned duties under direct supervision as they learn their positions. In that this is a learning classification, typically incumbents can reasonably expect to progress to the higher level classification of Library Clerk II after gaining two years of experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following • Performs a variety of clerical library and public contact duties and activities which may include checking out, returning and registering library materials. • Answers directional reference questions and assists patrons in locating materials. • Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities at the circulation desk, checks in all books and audio-visual material, prepares books and materials for processing; evaluates the condition of returned materials and prepares them for return to their designated areas. • Prepares the cash register/drawer following established register procedures and policies; calculates and collects overdue fines from patrons. • Registers and issues library cards to patrons; and checks patron status to verify registration information. • Reviews records and sends overdue notices to patrons who have overdue library materials. • Performs a variety of general office duties including answering the telephone and typing; unpacks, sorts and distributes book shipments.