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The deadline for our Circulation Clerical Assistant position has been extended to Friday, January 21.

POSITION TITLE:                 Circulation Clerical Assistant  

 

DEPARTMENT:                     Circulation, reporting to Assistant Department Head 

 

HOURS: 

Part-time, 15 hours weekly, days, evenings and weekends.  

 

WAGE & BENEFITS:  

$15.72 - $20.78 per hour, per hour with increase possible upon successful completion of three-month orientation.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provides positive, pleasant professional service to the public at the Circulation desk  
• Handles money transactions  
• Directs Library visitors to appropriate public service desks  
• Assists with statistics for reporting  
• Uses current technologies for communication  
• Assists with department services, including assists with closing procedures for Circulation desk  
• Assists with off-desk clerical jobs  
• Assists in the development and implementation of Library policies and procedures.  
  
   

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: 

• answer department telephone extensions and check voice mail  
• check contents of cases used to hold CD-ROMs, CDs, books on CD and DVD to verify all associated items returned  
• explain and collect overdue fines and fees for lost or damaged items  
• check out materials from our library collection  
• check out materials from other libraries (loaned to our library)  
• discuss notes on patron record with patron, explaining and resolving any problems  
• renew items over the telephone and resolve patron problems regarding renewals  
• explain residency requirements to obtain library card  
• process and input on computer patron registration information  
• collect fees for lost library cards  
• prepare notes for items to be mended  
• clear on order status for new incoming material  
• process items with missing parts  
• empty returned material bins including removal of bins from around the automated material handling system (AMH) system  
• verify accuracy of patron registrations  
• carry out opening and closing procedures  
• collect door count from counters and record  
• check gate alarms on RFID system  
• change receipt printer paper on desk printers and self-check machines  
• train patrons to use self-check machines  
• take material out to patrons who have come for curbside service 
  
   
  
  

MINIMUM: 

• High school diploma  
• Experience working with Windows-based computers and financial transactions  
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds  
• Able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones  
• Strong attention to detail  
• Dependable and flexible work habits  
• Desire to serve the public in a positive manner  
  
   

DESIRABLE: 

• Public library work experience 

 

 

APPLICATION: Due Friday, January 21 

Your application must include: 

• resume 
• cover letter 
• completed library application form 
• clerical skills test 
  
   
  
  The clerical skills test must be taken at the Library. The application and the test are available at the Library’s Welcome Desk. The application is also available on the Library’s website at btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/  

 

Careers 

Bloomfield Township Public Library 

1099 Lone Pine Road 

Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 

Email: careers@btpl.org 

Fax: (248) 258-2555 

 

Applications can also be delivered to the Library in person. 

 

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