POSITION TITLE: Circulation Assistant Job Type: Part-Time SCHEDULE: 15 - 25 hours per week, including two Saturdays per month. HOURLY RATE: $13.00/hr starting REPORTS TO: Director BENEFITS: Employees who work an average of 20 hours or more per week are eligible for PTO after completing the 90 day probational period. JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a new addition to the Henika District Library Team! This position will be regularly scheduled for regular hours mainly in the afternoon/evenings in addition to two 4-4.5 hr Saturday shifts a month. This position also includes the opportunity to pick up additional hours as needed by the library. The start date for this position is early August, 2022. ​ DUTIES: ​ * 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 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 Please apply on indeed: [ https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=circulation+assistant&jk=f763e38e4c89efa2&_ga=2.209444690.1755640356.1655397462-1501645488.1654046377 | https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=circulation+assistant&jk=f763e38e4c89efa2&_ga=2.209444690.1755640356.1655397462-1501645488.1654046377 ] Cierra Bakovka Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 waycb@llcoop.org