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Circulation Position Available at Ferndale Library
by Kelly Bennett 03 Jul '17

03 Jul '17

The Ferndale Area District Library seeks a qualified candidate for a Part-Time Circulation Specialist position Position Title: Circulation Specialist Reports to: Head of Circulation Hours per week: 25, primarily evenings and weekends, including Sundays beginning Fall 2017 Pay rate: $12.24 per hour Application Deadline: July 15, 2017. Interviews will begin immediately. The Ferndale Library seeks a part-time employee to join our library family! Fast-paced customer-service oriented environment brings you in contact with a diverse blend of people. Be the first to see all of the new releases in books, movies, and music! Please send your resume, cover letter, and application to kelly(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org with the subject: Circulation Position -Your Last Name Application can be found at http://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/fadl_app/ Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in Library Network libraries. Job Responsibilities include: * Checking in/out of library materials * Answering patron queries in person and via telephone, including placing holds and renewing items * Ability to exercise judgment in the performance of tasks * Assisting patrons in operating machines such as photocopiers, fax, scanners and computers * Aiding patrons in the retrieval of holds * Issuing library cards; Responsible for accuracy in library patron records; maintaining strict confidentiality of operations and records as dictated by the Library Privacy Act * Provides friendly and helpful public service to Library patrons of all ages * Off desk duties may include cash handling and processing of library materials selected by other staff members * Other duties of comparable level of difficulty and responsibility as required Desired Qualities include: * Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, practices and procedures of professional library work, with a special emphasis on knowledge of circulation services * Enthusiasm and commitment to public service excellence * Strong attention to detail * Ability to remain calm in a high traffic, fast-paced environment * Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with library patrons and deal tactfully with the public; ability to speak and write effectively; cooperate effectively with co-workers * Be self-motivated and able to exercise initiative and independent judgment; possess appropriate computer skills Preferred Skills include: * Experience with SirsiDynix Workflows * Experience working in a Library Network library Education and Experience Requirements: * High School diploma plus six months of related experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities; some college preferred. * Progressively responsible experience working with library circulation systems and cash registers Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Most job tasks require reading a diverse amount of printed and computer material.

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Newbery Award blue sticker
by Megan Goedge 03 Jul '17

03 Jul '17

Good Morning, Is there a library with a surplus of blue on white Newbery Award stickers that could spare 10 for Petoskey District Library? If you can help us out, please send the stickers via RIDES to zv264. A blurry picture of the sticker is attached. Thank you, Megan Megan Goedge Children's and Youth Services Librarian Petoskey District Library

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withdrawn reference items
by Carol A. Zeile 03 Jul '17

03 Jul '17

Hi everyone, Attached is another list of some reference books we recently withdrew from our collection. If you are interested in any of the titles, please let me know which ones and send your RIDES code. Thanks. Carol Carol Zeile Library Director Alma College 614 W. Superior St. Alma, MI zeile(a)alma.edu 989-463-7342

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Job Posting: Academic Resource Assistant - Library (Part-Time)
by Kim Webster 02 Jul '17

02 Jul '17

Baker College Professional Services, Inc. seeks to hire an individual to be assigned to the position of *ACADEMIC RESOURCE ASSISTANT – LIBRARY (PART-TIME) *for the benefit of and to be located at *Baker of Auburn Hills. * *GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:* As a member of the Academic Resource Center, this position is responsible for campus circulation desk services, interlibrary loan services, and maintenance of library resources. When needed, this position also assists with regular services provided within the Academic Resource Center. *MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:*  Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Library, Math, English, Education, or Computers preferred  Knowledge of automated circulation systems required  Experience working with the public and willingness to share information required  Experience working with students in an education setting is preferred  Previous work experience in a library environment is preferred  Careful attention to detail and accuracy a must  Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps  Preferred knowledge of Koha, and Innovative Millennium  Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*  Assists in overseeing the operations of the circulation desk  Checks in and out library materials  Collects money for fines and fees  Maintains circulation records and statistics  Answers general reference and information questions, referring more complex inquires to immediate supervisor  Assists in training and supervising Workstudy students  Processes Interlibrary Loan requests via MelCat and Koha systems  Performs collection maintenance; including shelving of materials, processing books, inventory and material mending  Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed and refers issues to supervisor as appropriate  Monitors the operation of equipment, reporting repair and maintenance needs to appropriate staff  Assists with the development of ARC (Academic Resource Center) policy  Participates in meetings and projects as assigned  Other duties as assigned *WORK SCHEDULE*: Up to 28 hours per week, 52 weeks per year *REPORTS TO:* Coordinator of Library and Information Resources *STARTING DATE*: August 1, 2017 *COMPENSATION:* Hourly rate based on education, experience, and existing wage rates for similar positions within Baker College Professional Services, Inc. *APPLICATION PROCEDURE:* Please submit cover letter and resume via email only by *July 10, 2017 *in care of: Baker College Professional Services, Inc.-AH Human Resource Department E-mail: hr-ah(a)baker.edu <+hr-ah(a)baker.eduwww.baker.edu> www.baker.edu <+hr-ah(a)baker.eduwww.baker.edu> AA/EOE

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