Circulation Assistant

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education Opportunities

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, & PTO

Job summary

Batavia Public Library District is seeking a Circulation Assistant to perform a range of circulation duties in a friendly, professional manner for a diverse patron base.

Responsibilities include checking materials in and out, assisting patrons with library cards, and opening/closing the department during shifts. The role requires basic computer skills, attention to detail, and physical ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is necessary and high school education is required.
• Computer experience is necessary; library systems familiarity preferred.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, squat, and move heavy carts loaded with books.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, friendly, and professional customer service.
• Check library materials in and out.
• Interact with patrons concerning materials circulation and library cards, as well as answering patron’s questions.
• Open or close the department during an assigned shift.
• Use various technologies such as cash registers, computers, and printers.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, provide routine information, transfer calls, and take messages.
• Sort returned books in alphabetical and numerical order on carts.
• Help maintain the physical collection with shelving and shelf-reading.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer experience

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SirsiDynix Workflows

Job description

A Circulation Assistant will perform various circulation functions in a friendly and professional manner to a diverse patron base.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, friendly, and professional customer service.
• Check library materials in & out.
• Interact with patrons concerning materials circulation and library cards, as well as answering patron’s questions.
• Open or close the department during an assigned shift.
• Use various technologies such as cash registers, computers, and printers.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, provide routine information, transfer calls, and take messages.
• Sort returned books in alphabetical and numerical order on carts.
• Help maintain the physical collection with shelving and shelf-reading.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Attention to detail is necessary. Position requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a high school education. Computer experience is necessary. Ability to stand, bend, reach, squat, and move heavy carts loaded with books.
• PREFERRED: Experience with SirsiDynix Workflows is a plus. One year of general work experience including contact with the public, preferably in a public library setting. College degree or some college coursework.

Physical Requirements

• The employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands and arms, kneel, or get down on the floor, and climb stools.
• You must be able to move library equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical library environment.

Range: $17.02 - $23.02

The benefits of this position at the Batavia Public Library include:

• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, & PTO

Schedule

This position is 18 hours per week with the following schedule:

• Part – timeposition that requires regular evening and/or weekend hours.

Batavia Public Library District, Kane County