Brandon Twp. Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462   Ph. 248-627-1460  Fax 248-627-9880

Position: Support Services Library Assistant, Part-Time

Job Duties:

• Greet all patrons with courtesy and friendliness as Circulation is the first contact the patron has with the library.
• Gain complete knowledge of the automated system.
• Check out items to patron and receive Library print and non-print materials.
• Process new and replacement cards in the automated system.
• Accurately input and update data in the automated system.
• Maintain the non-automated records.
• Follow and enforce all library rules, policies and procedures.
• Follow circulation guidelines and patron privacy laws.
• Answer telephone and accurately give information and when necessary, direct calls to the correct location or staff for information.
• Calculate and collect funds due from the public.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including computers, copier, fax, cash register, charge machine and calculator.
• Ability to use alpha-numeric organization.
• Empty all book and audio/visual drops, discharge all items and organize according to the Dewey Decimal System for shelving.
• Sort library materials for shelving; shelve or shelf read as directed to maintain good order.

• Learn and perform all functions of inter-library loan process and software including Melcat.

• Process all types of materials for BTPL collection and link in automated system.
• Repair collection items as necessary.
• If scheduled, open or close the library, following established procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum: High school diploma.
• Customer service and/or library experience.

• Public service attitude, computer skills, and good communication skills.
• Have appropriate math abilities to calculate and collect funds due from the public.
• Have appropriate reading abilities to sort and properly shelve materials according to the Dewey Decimal System.
• Able to lift at least 25 lb.

• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Will be required to work nights and weekends.

Salary: $11.00 per hour           Benefits: None           Hours: 12-20 hours per week includes nights/weekends

Application: Resume/applications accepted at the Support Services Desk or email to Rebecca Higgerson, rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org

Deadline: October 7, 2016

Rebecca Higgerson

Director

Brandon Twp Public Library

304 South Street

Ortonville MI 48462

248-627-1474

248-627-9880 (fax)

916-471-9955 (cell)