Circulation Technician - Library

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple is seeking a Circulation Desk Clerk to assist patrons, manage checkout functions, and provide information at the library desk in Temple, Texas. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Key tasks include sorting returns, processing transactions at the register, helping patrons locate items, and ensuring proper handling of library materials in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with cash handling and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorts returned books, shelves materials, and maintains organization of collection.
• Operates register (POS) and processes monetary transactions.
• Answers main information line at circulation desk and handles phone transactions.
• Assists patrons with library services, location of items, and operation of library equipment.
• Gathers and processes materials from book returns.
• Delivers materials curbside to patrons.
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Summary

Serves at the circulation desk and utilizes integrated library system to process an array of functions. The circulation desk is the place at the library where patrons check out and return materials, pay fines, pick up your holds, and more. Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorts returned books, shelves materials, and maintains organization of collection
• Operates register (POS) and processes monetary transactions
• Answers main information line at circulation desk and handles phone transactions
• Assists patrons with library services, location of items, and operation of library equipment
• Gathers and processes materials from book returns
• Delivers materials curbside to patrons
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diplomas or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• One year public library experience or related area
• 6 months of cash handling experienceBilingual (English and Spanish)