Circulation Assistant

Batavia Public Library District•Batavia, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Circulation Assistant will perform various circulation functions in a friendly and professional manner to a diverse patron base. This part-time position is 18 hours per week and requires regular evening and/or weekend hours. The work is performed in a typical library environment.

Requirements

Attention to detail is necessary.
Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a high school education.
Computer experience necessary.
Ability to stand, bend, reach, squat, and move heavy carts loaded with books.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SirsiDynix Workflows is a plus.
One year of general work experience including contact with the public, preferably in a public library setting.
College degree or some college coursework.

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.
Assigned Specialist duties during “off desk” hours.
Other duties as assigned.