Circulation Specialist - Library Clerk II

Fort Bend County; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County's library system seeks a Library Clerk II-Circulation to greet patrons, assist with holds, and support daily operations in the library.

You will handle materials, RFID tagging, and cash transactions, train part-time staff, and help manage collections while providing friendly, diverse-service. Evening/weekend shifts are required, with benefits via the county retirement system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Some college preferred.
• Two years job related experience.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Internet, email and Microsoft Office products.
• Communication skills and the ability to work well with a diverse public and staff.
• Ability to learn library software applications and shelving classifications.
• Ability to interpret policy and problem-solve, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Position requires evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of service for patrons entering the building or calling the library for assistance, referring to other departments as necessary.
• Assist with training and supervision of part-time library clerks. Serves as In-Charge staff in absence of Clerk III.
• Charge/Discharge library materials using an integrated library system, including Interlibrary loans, patron holds and Partnership library reserves.
• Routinely uses software applications, shelving classifications, internet, email, spreadsheets to complete daily tasks, utilizes RFID, converts collections on-the-fly as necessary.
• Inputs and maintains patron data in automated circulation system. Maintains patron records. Issues library cards.
• Follows Patron Confidentiality Policy.
• Assists patrons paying for overdue fines and/or lost materials-handles cash, cash register, credit cards and equipment. Counts, reconciles and balances accounts, prepares daily deposits and monthly reports.
• Reroutes circulation materials to other branches. Routinely loads/unloads bins of library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Receives/checks-in new periodicals, journals and newspapers, processes and maintains the collections. Weeds older or damaged materials.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Staff Development Day, committee meetings and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Learning library software

Policy interpretation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

RFID

Job description

Fort Bend County's library system seeks a Library Clerk II-Circulation to greet patrons, assist with holds, and support daily operations in the library.

You will handle materials, RFID tagging, and cash transactions, train part-time staff, and help manage collections while providing friendly, diverse-service. Evening/weekend shifts are required, with benefits via the county retirement system.