Circulation Clerk

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District in Joliet, Illinois, is seeking a reliable Circulation Clerk who can manage opening/closing procedures, check materials in and out, register patrons, and maintain the online patron database with accuracy and courtesy.

The role enforces library policies, processes holds, answers calls, accepts donations, assists at self-checkout, and supports courier operations while delivering friendly, knowledgeable service to all patrons.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn library automated circulation and catalog system.
• Ability to use computers and word processing applications.
• Ability to relate to library patrons of all ages in a positive, patient, and effective manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute opening and closing procedures successfully.
• Perform circulation desk duties including checking materials in and out.
• Register library patrons, provide library cards, and maintain the online patron database.
• Enforce the library's policies concerning the circulation of library materials.
• Perform reserve book functions.
• Answer telephone calls in a courteous and helpful manner, routing calls as needed.
• Receive donations and distribute as needed.
• Receive and ship library materials through the courier service and internal delivery channels.
• Assist library users at the self check out stations.
• Promote efficient and effective use of the library by assisting patrons in a friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable manner.
• Direct the actions of the circulation pages when a senior circulation staff member is not present.
• File the music CDs, DVDs, and Playaways behind the desk when returned.
• Distribute mail and check in courier and library delivery bags/bins of materials.
• Search for materials that have the status of claims returned or intransit.
• Empty the outside book drops as needed.
• Assist meeting room users with bookings, open meeting rooms, and update schedules as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Work schedule flexibility

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Physical ability

Following instructions

Self-check assistance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Library catalog system

Job description

• Execute opening and closing procedures successfully.
• Perform circulation desk duties including checking materials in and out.
• Register library patrons, provide library cards, and maintain the online patron database.
• Enforce the library's policies concerning the circulation of library materials.
• Perform reserve book functions.
• Answer telephone calls in a courteous and helpful manner, routing calls as needed.
• Receive donations and distribute as needed.
• Receive and ship library materials through the courier service and internal delivery channels.
• Assist library users at the self check out stations.
• Promote efficient and effective use of the library by assisting patrons in a friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable manner.

Financial Functions

• Set up and operate the cash register.
• Handle payment for all fees including lost and damaged items.
• Process credit/debit transactions.
• Handle money transactions for the Friends of the Library.
• Close out the day's receipts, count the cash, and reconcile the money from the cash register.
• Assist library users in locating and placing holds on local and system materials.
• Teach library users how to use the online catalog as needed.
• Assist patrons with self check machines as needed.
• Search for materials that have the status of claims returned or intransit.

Additional Responsibilities

• Direct the actions of the circulation pages when a senior circulation staff member is not present.
• File the music CDs, DVDs, and Playaways behind the desk when returned.
• Distribute mail and check in courier and library delivery bags/bins of materials.
• Search for materials that have the status of claims returned or intransit.
• Empty the outside book drops as needed.
• Assist meeting room users with bookings, open meeting rooms, and update schedules as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to use computers and word processing applications.
• Ability to learn library automated circulation and catalog system.
• Ability to relate to library patrons of all ages in a positive, patient, and effective manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision