POSITION TITLE: Circulation Assistant
Job Type: Part-Time
SCHEDULE: 15 - 25 hours per week, including two Saturdays per month.
HOURLY RATE: $13.00/hr starting
REPORTS TO: Director
BENEFITS: Employees who work an average of 20 hours or more per week are eligible for PTO after completing the 90 day probational period.
JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a new addition to the Henika District Library Team! This position will be regularly scheduled for regular hours mainly in the afternoon/evenings in addition to two 4-4.5 hr Saturday shifts a month. This position also includes the opportunity to pick up additional hours as needed by the library. The start date for this position is early August, 2022.
DUTIES:
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 Clerk 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
Contacts 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 program prep
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