Please fill out the attached application and either drop it off at Brandon Township Public Library or email it to: 

Shauna Quick, Circulation Manager

squick@brandonlibrary.org

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 5:00 pm

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Under the supervision of the Circulation Manager, staff the circulation desk.  This position serves the patron in a friendly, professional manner, thereby ensuring the public a positive library experience.  Facilitate the Inter- Library Loan process, complete the physical processing of materials, link materials to the ILS catalog and perform other duties as determined by the manager.

·         Greet all patrons with courtesy and  friendliness as Circulation is the first contact the patron has with the library

·         Gain complete knowledge of the automated system

·         Check out items to patron and receive Library print and non-print materials

·         Process new and replacement cards in the automated system

·         Accurately input and update data in the automated system

·         Maintain any non-automated records

·         Follow and enforce all library rules, policies, and procedures

·         Follow circulation guidelines and patron privacy laws

·         Answer telephone and accurately give information and when necessary, direct calls to the correct location or staff for information

·         Calculate and collect funds due from the public

·         Ability to operate basic office equipment including computers, copier, fax, cash register, charge machine and calculator

·         Ability to use alpha-numeric organization

·         Empty all book and audio/visual drops, discharge all items, and organize according to the Dewey Decimal System for shelving

·         Sort library materials for shelving; shelve or shelf read as directed to maintain good order

·         Learn and perform all functions of inter-library loan process and library software Process all types of materials for BTPL collection and link in automated system

·         Repair collection items as necessary

·         If scheduled, open or close the library, following established procedures

·         All other duties as assigned

High school diploma

·         Customer service and/or library experience

·         Positive public service attitude, computer skills, and good communication skills

·         Appropriate math abilities to calculate and collect funds due from the public

·         Appropriate reading abilities to sort and properly shelve materials according to the Dewey Decimal System

·         Ability to lift or transport items weighing up to 40 pounds

·         Work independently as well as with a team

·         Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Reports to the Circulation Manager

Thank you,