Title: Library Assistant II

Department: Phoenixville Public Library

Location: 183 Second Ave, Phoenixville, PA 19460

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Description

Phoenixville Library is seeking a Full Time Circulation and Customer Service desk clerk. Responsibilities include checking items in and out, retrieving and checking in bookdrop materials, creating and maintaining library customer accounts, handling print management software and accepting fines and fees from customers. This position reports directly to the Circulation Manager, who may assign additional duties as needed.

Applicants for this position must enjoy working with the public, function well in a busy environment, have strong communication skills, good  attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team environment.

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required with some college preferred. Intermediate to advanced computer competencies, including MS Word, Excel, email and Internet search skills are also required.

This position  requires the following physical abilities: to handle, lift and move library materials up to 25 pounds, to operate a keyboard and a variety of computer programs, office machines and cash register; to push book carts weighing up to 125 pounds, and to stand several hours, sit, walk, stoop and reach within confined areas.

All library positions require criminal background checks, both Federal and State, as well as child abuse clearances.

Position Type

Full-Time/Exempt

Salary Information

Salary is negotiable commensurate with experience.

Weekly Hours

35 hour week, including one evening per week and one Saturday per month

Deadline

Applications accepted until position is filled

Other Information

Original posting date: May 9, 2013

To apply, send current resume to Kay Price, Circulation Manager, Phoenixville Library

Email: kprice@ccls.org Voice: 610-933-3013 ext 22;  Fax: 610-933-4338

Title: Temporary Program Aide: Children’s Department

Department: Phoenixville Public Library

Location: 183 Second Ave, Phoenixville, PA 19460

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Description

Phoenixville Library is a medium sized library serving Phoenixville Borough, Schuylkill Township, East Pikeland Township and Charlestown Township. A member of the Chester County Library System the Phoenixville Public Library is known for its quality Children’s programming. The Library is seeking a temporary Children’s Program Aide for a 35-hour per week position for seven weeks: June 24 through August 9, 2013. Responsibilities are based in the Children and Young Adult Departments. The position entails assisting with events for young patrons, such as craft preparation and craft construction; helping to monitor events; assisting at the circulation desk, assessing patron reading logs, and other duties as needed.

Applicants for this position must enjoy working with the public particularly with parents and children, function well in a busy environment, have strong communication skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team environment. This would be an excellent position for a library science or early childhood education student.

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. This position also

requires the following physical abilities: to handle, lift and move library materials up to 25

pounds, to operate a keyboard and a variety of computer programs, office machines and cash

register; to push book carts weighing up to 125 pounds, and to stand several hours, sit, kneel, walkstoop and reach within confined areas.

All library positions require criminal background checks, both Federal and State, as well as child abuse clearances.

Position Type

Temporary/Non-Exempt

Salary Information

Hourly rate: $8.75 per hour.

Shift

Monday through Friday

Weekly Hours

35 hours per week from June 24 – August 9, 2013

Deadline

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Other Information

Original posting date:  May 8, 2013

To apply,

contact Rebecca Krause, Director of Youth and Young Adult Services

Email: rkrause@ccls.org Voice: 610-933-3013 ext 27 Fax: 610-933-4338

Job Opening: Part Time Passport Acceptance Agent

Department: Phoenixville Public Library

Location: 183 Second Ave, Phoenixville, PA 19460

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Description

Phoenixville Public Library is seeking a part-time Passport Acceptance Agent. Responsibilities

include accepting passport applications according to U.S. Department of State procedures and guidelines, and scheduling appointments.

No previous Passport Acceptance Agent experience is necessary.  The successful applicant for this position is required to complete and pass an online training course.

Applicants for this position must be:

• at least 18 years old,
• a U.S. citizen or U.S. national,
• approved by the Department of State,
• not presently on parole or probation related to any Federal, State, or local convictions,
• not presently under indictment for a Federal, State, or local felony, or a misdemeanor related to breach of trust or moral turpitude,
• free of any Federal, State, or local felony convictions,
• free of any Federal, State, or local misdemeanor convictions related to breach of trust or moral turpitude (i.e., embezzlement, document fraud, drug offense, or dishonesty carrying out a responsibility involving public trust)

Applicants for this position must have excellent attention to detail, enjoy working with the public, have strong communication skills, function well in a busy environment, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

This position also requires the following physical abilities: to operate a keyboard, cash register, and a variety of computer programs, office tools and machines.

All Library positions require criminal background checks, both Federal and State, as well as child abuse clearances.

Position Type

Part-Time / Non-Exempt

Salary Information

Hourly rate: $8.75 per hour.

Shift

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6-9 PM; Two Saturdays a month 10 AM – 12 PM

Deadline

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Other Information

Original posting date: April 30, 2013

To apply, contact Mark Pinto, Adult Services Director, Phoenixville Public Library

Email: mpinto@ccls.org; Voice: 610-933-3013 ext 32; Fax: 610-933-4338

We have finally received the IRS 1040 instruction booklets and Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms.  They are on display on the table at the bottom of the staircase.

IRS 1040A forms and instructions books are now available in the tax form display area at the bottom of our staircase.  IRS 1040 instruction books are not yet available.

We have received our supply of IRS 1040 forms.  1040 Instruction books, however, will not be available for a few weeks, according to the IRS.  We have not yet received 1040A forms, but we’ll keep you posted.

The PA-40 and other Pennsylvania income tax schedules have arrived and are in the revolving display rack at the bottom of our staircase.  We should be receiving more IRS forms by the end of the month.

The Library has not received its full shipment of federal and state income tax forms.  When we do, they will be available in our revolving display rack and on the table at the bottom of the staircase.  We’ll post an update when the forms are available.  Thank you for your patience.

Phoenixville Public Library will be closed to the public for the final phase of our renovations on Tuesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 9.  There will be no holds pickups on those days, but the outside return bins will be available.  The Adult Library will reopen on Thursday, January 10.  The Children’s Library will be closed from Monday, January 7 to Monday, January 14, reopening on Tuesday, January 15.   New furniture and display fixtures will be installed during the closure period.  Thank you for your patience.  We hope you will be pleased with the changes.

The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving Day, and will reopen at 9:00 AM on Friday, Nov. 23.