Circulation Assistant

Jenkintown Library

Circulation Assistant

General Description
This is responsible clerical work in a library involving support services and services to patrons. This position is 18 hours per week, $15.00 per hour.

Work involves using the library’s front desk equipment to check items in and out, shelf maintenance, pulling items from compiled lists, helping patrons with requests and signing them up for new library cards, packing and unpacking bins daily. Duties include shelving, shelf reading, preparing books for repairs, answering the phone and making phone calls when required, cleaning AV items after their return, and helping to prepare the library for programs and events.

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Collection Coordinator and the Library Director.

Examples Of Duties

• Performs the full range of circulation desk procedures, including check-ins, check-outs, library card sign-ups, reference questions, and other matters related to patron accounts.
• Assures accurate library shelving of books and periodicals by shelf reading and reshelving, as necessary.
• Carries out daily delivery tasks, unloading and processing items that come in from other libraries.
• Performs routine repairs on books and other holdings, and regularly cleans all AV items as they circulate.
• Handles routine complaints and answers a variety of questions at the circulation desk.
• Answers telephones and provides routine information or refers and transfers calls.
• Maintains shelves and displays as assigned by the Head of Collections.
• Assists with library program preparation and implementation, as directed.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good knowledge of clerical practices.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Good skill in typing and the ability to do data entry using a computer terminal.
• Good ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• The ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and carry that weight small to medium distances, including up and down flights of steps.
• Considerable ability to pay attention to detail.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and the general public.

Qualifications
A high school diploma or the equivalent and one year of library clerical experience, OR , an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on the basis of one year of experience for each year of education.

Probation Period

All new employees are subject to a 90 day probationary hire. A performance review will be conducted during or upon the completion of the employee’s first 90 days. The Jenkintown Library reserves the right to separate employment with any individual during this probationary period, for any reason.

Child Protection Clearances

All employees must provide the following Child Protection Clearances, or proof of their application for them, by their first day of employment. All expenses related to applying for and renewing clearances will be reimbursed.

PA Child Abuse History Clearance (CY113): Available through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services through the following link

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/default.aspx

PA State Police Criminal History Clearance: Available through the following link

https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp

FBI Fingerprint Clearances: Set up appointment at the following link and follow the steps below.

https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania

Select Digital Fingerprinting.

Enter the service code 1KG738

Schedule your appointment with one of the listed fingerprinting centers. Payment is made at the time of your appointment. Present your receipt for reimbursement.

All employees must take part in Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of their employment.

Register and complete training at the following link, then present your certificate of completion to the Library Director:

https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Library services: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person