Circulation Services Specialist

Dougherty County Public Library; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dougherty County Public Library in Albany, GA is hiring a Library Assistant to staff the Circulation desk and support daily operations.

Responsibilities include issuing library cards, checking books in/out, assisting patrons, handling fines, maintaining equipment, shelving, notifying patrons of overdue items, and supporting special events. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, with preferred prior experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Additional education or at least 1 year of work experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Issues library cards.
• Checks books and materials out and in.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance; collects fines and fees; obtains materials from other libraries to fulfill requests.
• Ensures equipment used by the public is in good working order; demonstrates proper use; routine maintenance (e.g., loading paper, changing toner).
• Sorts and returns materials to stacks; re-shelves and files.
• Notifies patrons of overdue or reserved materials; processes and covers new materials.
• Checks in magazines, newspapers and other mail, routing it to the appropriate locations.
• Assist with special events.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dougherty County Public Library in Albany, GA is hiring a Library Assistant to staff the Circulation desk and support daily operations.

Responsibilities include issuing library cards, checking books in/out, assisting patrons, handling fines, maintaining equipment, shelving, notifying patrons of overdue items, and supporting special events. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, with preferred prior experience.