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.

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
  

APPLY VIA INDEED

Cierra Bakovka, MLIS                                                     

She/Her

Director

Henika District Library

149 South Main St.

Wayland, MI 49348

269-792-2891 ext. 309

cierra@henikalibrary.org