POSITION TITLE: Circulation Assistant
DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a new addition to the Henika District Library Team! This position will be scheduled for regular hours in addition to rotating 4-4.5 hr Saturday shifts. This position also includes the opportunity to pick up additional hours as needed by the library. We are hoping to have someone start in early June.
Job Type: Part-Time
SCHEDULE: 15 - 25 hours per week including rotating Saturdays (1-2 per month)
PAY RATE: $13.00/hr starting
REPORTS TO: Director
PTO: Employees who work an average of 20 hours or more per week are eligible for PTO after completing the probationary period.
EXPECTED START: June 2023
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 Clerk/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.
- 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
If interested, please apply via Indeed
Cierra Bakovka, MLIS
She/Her
Director
Henika District Library
149 South Main St.
Wayland, MI 49348
269-792-2891 ext. 309
