Circulation Technician - Temporary

Samuel Merritt University•Oakland, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Circulation Technician - Temporary provides weekday and weekend staff coverage for the library circulation desk. Performs routine clerical and technical tasks under the supervision of full-time library staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of routine library operations
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people
Ability to work with accuracy and great attention to detail
Accurate typing and word processing skills
Good problem-solving skills
Effective troubleshooting with computers, copiers, and printers
Excellent literacy skills
High school diploma or general education (GED)

Nice To Haves

Library experience and/or training, preferably community college level or higher

Responsibilities

Perform ILL duties (includes requests for document delivery and electronic searches; records statistics on library usage.)
Provide routine check-in and check-out of items using manual and automated systems and respond to simple information requests from patrons at the circulation desk.
Assist patrons in using library catalog, and audiovisual systems.
Do routine technical troubleshooting.
Perform all acquisitions duties (including ordering books for the library, processing orders, and receiving.
Handle and record money transactions for document delivery, copy, cards, and fines.
Maintain a neat, functional, and safe library environment.
Maintain photocopy machines with paper, toner replacement, and clearance of paper jams.
Report problems to the library staff.
Process new library materials.
Sort and distribute departmental mail.
Process material for mailing.