Circulation Assistant

Job Summary

A Circulation Assistant will perform various circulation functions in a friendly and professional manner to a diverse patron base.

Primary 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.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical library environment. 

Salary

Range: $17.02 - $23.02

Benefits

The benefits of this position at the Batavia Public Library include:

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, & PTO

Schedule

This position is 18 hours per week with the following schedule:

• Part – time position that requires regular evening and/or weekend hours.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants until the position is filled and should include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three references with current contact information. 

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Attention to detail is necessary. Position requires 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.

• PREFERRED: 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. 

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical library environment.