HENIKA DISTRICT LIBRARY

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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.

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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

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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