The Bethlehem Area Public Library has an opening for a part-time Youth Services Clerk. The position is 10 hours per week and pay is $16 per hour. PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances are required. Working one night per week and every other Saturday is required.  The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates must send cover letter, resume, and three references to Erin Poore by Sunday, June 28th.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position
Title: Youth Services Clerk
Department: Youth Services, Main Library
Supervisor: Head of Youth Services

Qualifications

1. High school graduate or equivalent
2. Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with patrons and staff
3. Must be flexible
4. Must take initiative
5. Must use time efficiently
6. Must maintain a professional appearance on the job
7. Must be able to handle the physical requirements of the job (lifting, bending, etc.)

Job Summary

The Youth Services Clerk is responsible for returning library material to its proper shelf location, inspecting materials for damage, monitoring new books, and assisting with various tasks of the Youth Services Department.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Shelving library materials
2. Assisting at the service desk with all circulation duties, including registration of patrons
3. Shelf reading
4. Keeping shelves in orderly condition
5. Assisting patrons
6. Labeling new books and putting them on appropriate shelves
7. Rotating new books on and off the new book shelf
8. Rotating children and teen DVD collection for Bookmobile on a regular basis
9. Inspecting spoken word media and print materials for damage and processing these items
10. Adding damaged item charges to patron records
11. Rotating seasonal books from storage area
12. Making craft samples and preparing pieces for projects
13. Creating displays of titles, as needed
14. Other duties, as assigned

 

May 2018

The Bethlehem Area Public Library has extended the search for a full-time Custodian. The Custodian assists the Buildings Supervisor in cleaning, building and vehicle maintenance, general repairs, and security at the Main and South Side libraries. The position is 37.5 hours per week and consists of second shift work (typically 2pm-10:30pm) and rotating weekends and holidays. Starting salary is $40,000 per year and a competitive benefits package is offered. PA criminal, FBI fingerprint, and PA child abuse clearances are required. The official job description is attached. Interested candidates must send cover letter, resume, and three references to epoore@bapl.org by Wednesday, June 24th. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Title: Custodian
Department: Maintenance
Supervisor: Buildings Supervisor

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of modern building cleaning methods, materials, and ability to operate cleaning equipment
2. Mechanical aptitude
3. Ability to perform manual labor, move heavy loads, and climb ladders
4. Possession of current driver’s license

Job Summary

The Custodian assists the Buildings Supervisor in cleaning, maintenance, general repairs, and security at the Main and South Side buildings, and with maintenance of library vehicles. The position consists of second shift work and rotating holidays and weekends. Some flexibility with schedule is preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Janitorial duties at both buildings, mostly at Main Library
2. Buildings maintenance
3. Buildings security
4. Vehicle maintenance
5. Rotation of emptying book drops at both libraries on holidays and weekends
6. Snow removal at both libraries, when needed
7. May substitute as delivery driver to Branch and district libraries
8. May participate in various events held by the library: assistance with setup, take-down, and maintenance
9. Other duties as assigned by the Buildings Supervisor or Assistant Director

 

 

 

updated April 2026