Circulation Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION: Do you love talking to people? Do you delight in engaging adults in creative and interesting opportunities? Do you get excited when you recommend a book to someone you know they will enjoy? If you answered yes to these questions, Henika District Library is looking for you!
Job Type: Part-Time
SCHEDULE: 20-25 hrs/wk. Every other Saturday (Friday off when working Sat). Opportunity to pick up extra hours as needed by the library. Sample Schedule below.
M 10AM - 4PM
Tu 2PM - 6PM
W 4PM - 8PM
Th 2PM - 6PM
F (every other) 1PM - 5PM
S (every other) 9:30AM-2PM
PAY RATE: Starting at $13.73/hr
EXPECTED START: ASAP
BENEFITS: PTO
GENERAL DUTIES: Provides circulation services as operations require. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Serves the public at the circulation desk by checking in and out library materials and issuing/updating library cards.
- Collects money for overdue fines and lost and damaged materials.
- Assists Circulation Supervisor with collection maintenance duties.
- Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed for the proper handling of patron and materials records for an accurate library database.
- Sorts, packs, unpacks, and inspects library materials received from or being delivered to other libraries.
- Runs reports and lists for item hold information and interlibrary loan requests.
- Searches shelves for requests, retrieves items requested, and routes items appropriately, as well as for overdue items prior to sending overdue notices.
- Contact patrons or other libraries as necessary.
- Provides assistance to patrons and staff in the use of library equipment and machines.
- Familiarizes self with general library policies and enforces them as necessary.
- Places and fills item hold requests.
- Provides library and directional information to patrons in person or over the telephone.
- Assists Adult and Youth Librarians with programs, program prep, and creating displays
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner.
- Ability to retrieve materials from shelves upon patron or staff request.
- Ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and transport materials and delivery bags weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines.
- Valid MI driver’s license and/or available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings
- Possession of or ability to obtain at least a Level 4 Library Staff Certification from the Library of Michigan
- High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Related experience orchestrating programs and events for adults preferred
- Experience working in a library preferred
