Description
Job Summary
A Circulation Assistant will perform various circulation functions in a friendly and professional manner to a diverse patron base.
Primary Responsibilities
· Deliver consistent, friendly, and professional customer service.
· Check library materials in & out.
· Interact with patrons concerning materials circulation and library cards, as well as answering patron’s questions.
· Open or close the department during an assigned shift.
· Use various technologies such as cash registers, computers, and printers.
· Answer incoming telephone calls, provide routine information, transfer calls, and take messages.
· Sort returned books in alphabetical and numerical order on carts.
· Help maintain the physical collection with shelving and shelf-reading.
· Assigned Specialist duties during “off desk” hours.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
· REQUIRED: Attention to detail is necessary. Position requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a high school education. Computer experience necessary. Ability to stand, bend, reach, squat, and move heavy carts loaded with books.
· PREFERRED: Experience with SirsiDynix Workflows is a plus. One year of general work experience including contact with the public, preferably in a public library setting. College degree or some college coursework.
Physical Requirements
· The employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands and arms, kneel, or get down on the floor, and climb stools.
· You must be able to move library equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions
· Work is performed in a typical library environment.
Salary
Range: $17.02 - $23.02
Benefits
The benefits of this position at the Batavia Public Library include:
· Continuing Education Opportunities
· Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, & PTO
Schedule
This position is 18 hours per week with the following schedule:
· Part – time position that requires regular evening and/or weekend hours.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants until the position is filled and should include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three references with current contact information.