Department: Circulation Department
Job Mission: To perform circulation duties and directly interact with patrons
Job Requirements:
- Be at least eighteen years of age and be a high school graduate required and some college credits/degree is preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills with knowledge of various communications styles
- Ability to physically move stacks of reading and/or audio-visual materials
- Ability to work with computer software such as Microsoft Office products and other similar programs and to use hardware such as cameras, scanners, copiers, computers, etc.
- Ability to perform routine and assigned duties while being under either direct or indirect supervision
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as assigned
- Possess exceptional organizational skills and be detail oriented
- Broad knowledge of the library’s patron demographics and ability to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; convey an interest in diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Superior customer service skills
Job Description:
- Perform basic circulation duties including, but not limited to, checking out and checking in materials using computerized system; collects fines and charges for payment of lost items; enters renewals and reserves for materials; registers borrowers; handles circulation questions from patrons in person, through email or by telephone
- Responsible for sorting materials to be shelved including book-drop, delivery, returns, etc.
- Answer and transfer incoming telephone calls
- Perform limited shelving of materials as needed
- Handles incomplete or damaged items.
- Perform basic updating on automated systems as needed
- Oversees circulation hold shelf.
- Assist with material processing for circulation
- Assist with maintaining materials in proper order on the shelves (read the shelves) and maintain the condition of the shelves (dust/clean, straighten, etc.)
- Accept and provide appropriate paperwork for patron material Donations
- Assist with mail as needed
- Assist with development, promotion, and execution of pertinent library programming and services to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of patrons
- Assist in maintaining patron behavior
- Keep library building neat and in good order, including but not limited to dusting, cleaning computers, wiping down tables, sweeping, and emptying trash cans
- Assists with departmental opening and closing duties
- Perform other committee, departmental and Library duties as assigned by the Director
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Piqua, OH 45356: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person