Job Details

Library Clerk

Woodbury County offers a competitive salary of $35,360.00 annually for this full-time position located in Moville, IA. The position number is 2026-0007 and is within the County Library department. The application deadline is 4:30 P.M., Monday 26th, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Description

Woodbury County benefits include IPERS, great health insurance, free dental, life and LTD insurance, sick leave benefits, vacation, 10 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and a moving allowance is negotiable. Responsible for the efficient and effective performance of a variety of designated duties for the Woodbury County Library services within all the Branch Libraries (Moville, Hornick, Pierson, and Danbury) designed to anticipate and meet the needs of patrons. Responsible for maintaining library material and effectively distributing books and other library service materials to county residents and patrons, under the direction of the Woodbury County Library Director.

Duties

Primary responsibilities include:

• Basic knowledge of library procedures and classification systems
• Assist patrons and positively represent the library to the communities and rural bases
• Coordinate the Bookmobile services: preparing book bags, communication with teacher, families, etc., organizing and stocking bookmobile shelves
• Assists with the Bookmobile services: shelving, loading, transporting and processing
• Assist other library clerks with day-to-day proceedings
• Assist with library programs
• Typing, filing, computer input, preparation of reports
• Shelving and organizing of books and other library materials
• Mends and repairs damaged library materials
• Serve patrons in a tactful and courteous manner
• Enforce County Library policies within the scope of responsibility
• Cooperates with other libraries in the exchange of information and services
• Sort and carry boxes of books and material, averaging 25 lbs. each
• Performs janitorial duties within the library such as: sweeping, vacuuming and cleaning
• Dress Code: Business casual attire
• Attendance is required
• Attends staff trainings and meetings as directed by the Library Director
• Completes required library training through IA Learns within time allotted upon hiring

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, basic understanding and use of office equipment and technology, knowledge of library procedures and classification methods, knowledge of library collections and materials (willingness to learn), ability to courteously communicate with others, desire to learn library and bookmobile procedures and methods.

Supplemental Information

Woodbury County application is required. Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.