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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:
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Serves the public at the circulation desk by checking in and out library materials and issuing/updating library cards
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Collects money for overdue fines and lost and damaged materials
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Assists Circulation Clerk with collection maintenance duties
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Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed for the proper handling of patron and materials records for an accurate library database
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Sorts, packs, unpacks, and inspects library materials received from or being delivered to other libraries
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Runs reports and lists for item hold information and interlibrary loan requests
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Searches shelves for requests, retrieves items requested, and routes items appropriately, as well as for overdue items prior to sending overdue notices
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Contacts patrons or other libraries as necessary
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Provides assistance to patrons and staff in the use of library equipment and machines
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Familiarizes self with general library policies and enforces them as necessary
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Places and fills item hold requests
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Provides library and directional information to patrons in person or over the telephone.
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Assists Adult and Youth Librarians with program prep
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Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Exceptional customer service skills
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Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
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Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures
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Interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner
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Ability to retrieve materials from shelves upon patron or staff request
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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
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Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines
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Valid MI driver’s license and/or available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings