Circulation Clerk

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Worth (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education Opportunities

Paid Time Off: Vacation & Sick

Job summary

Worth Public Library District in Cook County seeks a Circulation Clerk to perform circulation tasks for a diverse patron base. The role emphasizes friendly, professional service and accurate handling of materials.

Responsibilities include checking items in/out, assisting with library cards, answering questions, and operating cash registers and computers. The job requires attention to detail, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; the schedule includes Wednesday,

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and high school education required.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

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 patrons' 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

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SirsiDynix Workflows

Job description

A Circulation Clerk 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.

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.

$16 per hour

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

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

Worth Public Library District, Cook County

Hours

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30-2:30pm plus one Saturday per month from 10am-2pm.