The Library is currently accepting applications for one full-time Clerk position.

Description
Performs a variety of functions relating to Library duties under the general direction of the Adult Services Manager, Circulation Manager and Youth Services Manager.

Minimum Requirements
• Must have an associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of computer experience
• 1-2 years of customer service experience
• Ability to work varying evening and weekend hours, including substitution.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to the public, clients, and other
employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret bibliographic information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Data entry into the library catalog
• Places and tracks materials orders from library vendors
• Understand and work with MARC format
• Understand and work with AACR2
• Utilize commercial software programs to transfer information electronically
• Perform duties of Library Clerk 4
• Other duties as assigned

Submit Application to Amanda Meyers at the Freeport Public Library:
ameyers@freeportpubliclibrary.org
Date Posted: 02/06/2026
Schedule: Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 9AM-6PM plus one night per week. 40 Hours per week.

Starting rate for this position is $16.75/hour with an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, & life insurance, paid time off, plus an IMRF pension.

Library Clerk 5 (Full-time) 2-6-26.pdf

 

Applications are kept on file for one year.

FPL APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.pdf