Circulation Assistant

Circulation Assistant

Location: Chardon

Hours/FLSA status: 20 hours part-time non-exempt, Flexible scheduling with day, afternoon, and evening availability including weekends.

Reports to: Head of Circulation and Shelving Staff

Supervised: None

Rate of Pay: $14.00

Position Summary: Provides direct public service and performs circulation duties associated with the operation of the library.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct service to the public, in person or over the telephone.
• Assists patrons by accurately checking in and out library materials and monitors assistance needed at the self-checkout
• Assists patrons with reserving study rooms and conference rooms
• Provides general information about the library, refers patrons to appropriate personnel for assistance
• Checks in interlibrary delivery bins, processes holds, and packs outgoing bins.
• Inputs new patron registrations and updates patron records
• Collects, counts and verifies all monies.
• Checks email during every shift and reads Branching Out, email, and staff intranet to stay informed
• Maintains copy machine and cash register.
• Knows policies, procedures and safety training.

Library tasks performed on a regular basis:

• Reconciles daily cash register money and sends in delivery.
• Maintains clean appearance of circulation desk and staff kitchen.
• Prints and processes daily hold shelf reports
• Performs necessary tasks involved in opening and closing building.

Performs the following tasks as required:

• Empties book drop as needed on closed days.
• Attends required and continuing education classes
• Handles voter registration paperwork
• Orders supplies, processes mail, mend items as needed.
• Assists patrons with copy/fax machine
• Schedules meeting rooms
• Oversees display of public information in lobby
• Performs monthly Safety Inspection of building
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics:

• Willingness and adaptability to work in a changing work environment.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to use and maintain office machines including computer and cash register.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally performed in an office-like environment but with need for mobility: bending, stooping, stretching and sitting at a variety of desks and services points with or without mobility aids.
• Able to lift at least 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to move and maneuver full book carts, which may involve pushing, pulling, or using assistive devices
• Competence in completing tasks that involve reading or visual inspection, with or without visual aids.