Part-time Circulation Clerk 

 

Hours:                  16–27.5 per week 

Salary:                  $10.00-$15.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience 

 

Primary job duties: 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Greet and direct library patrons 
• Understand and follow library policies and procedures 
• Assist patrons with circulation needs in person and over the phone 
• Check out, discharge and renew library materials 
• Register patrons for library cards, issue and renew cards 
• Update patron accounts regarding expiration dates, fines etc. 
• Collect fines and fees and operate cash register 
• Answer patron questions and solve problems regarding circulation of library materials 
• Assist patrons with copier and coin operated fee collection 
• Empty book drop 
• Check in library materials and sort materials onto carts 
• Handle interlibrary loan and hold materials 
• Maintain discretion in accordance with Michigan’s Library Privacy Act 
• Assist with opening/closing procedures 

 

Qualifications: 

• Professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library service to patrons 
• Ability to use computer work station 
• Strong oral communication skills 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 
• Ability to count money and make change 
• Good alphabetical and numerical filing skills 
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System 
• Able to stand for extended periods of time 
• Able to push loaded book carts 
• Able to bend, stoop and lift 
• Must be detail-oriented 
• Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems, Polaris preferred 
• Flexibility to work varied hours 

 

Reports to:         Head of Circulation 

                Submit Cover Letter and Application to Christopher Nadeau at: nadeauc@cidlibrary.org  

                Deadline: November 16^th, 2020