Please send a completed application to Circulation Manager, Shauna Quick squick@brandonlibrary.org by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018.  Applications after the deadline will not be accepted.  Thank you.

Brandon Township Public Library

Job Description/Position Standards with Qualifications and Requirements

Position:              Library Assistant

                               Part-time

Salary Range:     $10.90-$13.30/hour

Grade:                  3

Effective Date: 2/22/2016

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Circulation Manager, staff the circulation desk.  This position serves the patron in a friendly, professional manner, thereby ensuring the public a positive library experience.  Facilitate the Inter- Library Loan process, complete the physical processing of materials, link materials to the ILS catalog and perform other duties as determined by the manager.

Responsibilities

· 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 any 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 library software 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

Qualifications

High school diploma

Requirements

· Customer service and/or library experience

· Positive public service attitude, computer skills, and good communication skills

· Appropriate math abilities to calculate and collect funds due from the public

· Appropriate reading abilities to sort and properly shelve materials according to the Dewey Decimal System

· Ability to lift or transport items weighing up to 40 pounds

· Work independently as well as with a team

· Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Department Affiliation/Supervisor

Reports to the Circulation Manager

Rebecca Higgerson

Director

Brandon Twp Public Library

304 South Street

Ortonville MI 48462

248-627-1474

248-627-9880 (fax)

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