Job Description
Salary: $19.64 - $26.35 Hourly
Location : Red Wing, MN
Job Type: Regular, Part-Time
Job Number: 25-00027
Department/Division: Library
Opening Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: 1/16/2026 4:30 PM Central
Job Summary The Red Wing Public Library is looking for a talented individual to join the team as a Part-Time Library Clerk II. The Library Clerk II performs Library skilled clerical tasks and support services. Provides direct assistance to the public at the circulation desk, organizes and scans library materials, and runs reports.
Library Clerk II Work Schedule: Monday: 9am-4pm (with one hour unpaid lunch)
Thursday: 9 am-6pm (with one hour unpaid lunch)
Friday: 9am-4pm (with one hour unpaid lunch)
Every other Saturday 8:30am-3pm
Tentative Hiring Schedule: Application Open: 1/7 - 1/16
Reference Checks: 1/16
Interviews: Week of January 19th
Starting Date: TBD
*Dates subject to change* Essential Job Functions Day-to-Day: - Perform public reception and routine tasks at the circulation desk.
- Check materials in and out, processing items on hold, and notifying patrons of the status of their requests; utilize the library automation computer system.
- Collect patron fines; assess fines for damaged or lost materials.
- Collect fees for meeting rooms and copier use.
- Issue new, replacement, and non-resident library cards; register new patrons on the computer system.
- Organize the checkout desk daily; open and close cash register daily.
- Assist the public in the mechanical use of equipment as needed.
- Accept materials for bulletin boards and lost and found items.
- Answer direct phone calls and handle requests; provide public reception, give directions, and refer questions to appropriate staff.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the library collection; maintain book carts, perform book cleaning, and coordinate repair and return of missing items.
- Perform tasks related to Reference/interlibrary loan services; receive book orders, determine status, route hold and damaged items.
- Utilize library automation system and other computer programs to create documents, templates, emails, and reports; create signs and displays for special projects.
- Monitor the library for unsafe situations and disruptive behavior.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Education, Certifications, Physical Requirements Experience Required : One (1) year of work experience providing direct customer service. One (1) year of previous library experience preferred.
Minimum Education Requirements: High School diploma or G.E.D.
Physical: - Stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Moderate physical effort of lifting between 5 and 25 pounds on a regular basis.
- Required to work weekends and evenings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge - Alpha and numeric systems.
- Computer proficiency.
- Thorough understanding of City's functions, policies, and procedures.
Skills - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good oral and written communications and relational skills.
- Follow and relay oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
Abilities - Analytical and problem solving.
- Work effectively with others.
- Provide customer service in a professional manner to patrons.
Paid Time Off Part-time, regular employees who work at least an average of 20 hours per week shall earn vacation leave on a pro-rata basis corresponding to actual hours worked in relation to a 40-hour workweek.
Retirement Benefits Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA): Membership in PERA is automatic for non-elected public employees who meet minimum salary and position eligibility requirements set by Minnesota statute. Both the employee and the City contribute to the employee's PERA benefit.
City Paid Life Insurance - Mutual of Omaha The City provides $50,000 in basic life insurance & AD&D at no cost.
Exempt employees are enrolled for $100,000 of coverage.
Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for themselves, their spouses, and dependents.
City Paid Long-term Disability Insurance - Metlife Tuition Reimbursement Regular full and part-time employees who have completed probation are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement. The City will reimburse 100% of approved qualified education-related expenses for approved educational courses to an annual maximum of $5,250 per calendar year. All courses must be pre-approved by the Department Head and Administrative Services.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
Employee Health and Wellness M Heath Fairview: Our employee assistance program, this plan includes:
• 4 free counseling sessions, phone, and in-person options
• Legal services
• Identity theft prevention & support
• Member website with articles and webinars
Financial Wellness Free comprehensive financial plan through intellicents - meet with a financial planner and receive a written financial plan!
Free Life Steps financial wellness app that encourages behavioral changes around money management.
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School /GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
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If in a related field, list your degree:
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Are you fluent in a second language or sign language?
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If yes, please list all languages you are able to speak and/or write and explain proficiency in each. (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
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Please describe your volunteer/community service experience. (Include organization, date(s) and volunteer role)
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What is your skill level with Microsoft Office Suite? (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Advance
- Intermediate
- Beginner
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Do you have experience using the software Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)?
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Do you have experience working in a library or bookstore?
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How many years have you been working with children?
- Zero years
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- more than 5 years
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