Circulation Clerk

Portage County District Library•Aurora, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves patrons by performing circulation duties, answering patron questions, working on special projects, and assisting in the Youth Service area as necessary. The duties listed are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification. This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties and training as directed by their supervisor. Duties and percentage of time spent on each duty may vary depending on staffing allocation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
Customer service skills
Basic computer skills, and/or ability to learn such skills
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb, stand on a kick-stool
Ability to shelve books and to move materials from one location to another
Knowledge of library practices and procedures
Knowledge of operation of automated library equipment
Ability to read and write
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
Ability to sort items into categories according to established methods
Ability to answer routine telephone inquiries from public
Ability to read, copy and record figures
Ability to lift and move books and other materials
Skills in light typing
Skills in operation of automated library equipment
Skills in cash handling

Responsibilities

Checks library materials in and out using automated system
Maintains patron records, including issuing library cards and collecting fines
Answers telephones
Directs patrons to appropriate area of the library
Responds to simple reference and reader’s advisory questions, including placing holds on material, as appropriate
Informs patrons about library materials and services, such as digital services, databases and interlibrary loans
Provides basic instruction to patrons on use of library computer equipment, such as opening, printing and saving files, accessing digital platforms and databases
Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials
Processes new books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and magazines
Works on reports, such as supply order, in transit and inventory reports
Shelves library materials and reads shelves
Performs general maintenance of library materials
Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and serves on committees
Sets up tables and chairs for meetings
Performs additional duties as assigned