Hours (15-20 per week)

Wage: $11 – $13 per hour

POSITION TITLE: Circulation Clerk

REPORTS TO: Head of Circulation & Library Director

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

            To serve patrons of the Winfield Public Library. This requires knowing the Winfield Public Library’s position on service and access to library resources for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists patrons at the OPACs, locates materials in all parts of the library, assists with the internet and other public-access computers as well as other library equipment.
• Provides direct information and reader’s advisory services, referring questions to SCKLS or other staff members when appropriate.
• Knows and performs all aspects of the circulation function.
• Assists with the overdue and inter-library loan process.
• Maintains patron records.
• Assists with database maintenance that includes withdrawing selected materials, moving new items to the general collection and other similar activities for the general good of the library.
• Assists in supervision of circulation assistants, and training of new staff members.
• Perform daily check-in of periodicals and newspapers.
• Promotes all services and programs of the library.
• Answers and routes telephone calls as received from the public.
• Walks through the library at regular intervals when on desk duty to check the general appearance of the library, making adjustments and improvements.
• Performs general maintenance on library equipment, i.e. changing toner cartridges in copier.
• Implements emergency procedures when appropriate.
• Performs opening and closing procedures.
• Assists in the processing of new materials.
• Assists in the arrangement and management of donated materials.
• Completes special projects as requested and other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated positive support/service attitude is required to meet, communicate with, and serve the public effectively.
• At the level of some college course work, ability to read and comprehend both written and oral instructions, to initiate own work, and to multi-task.
• Proficiency in the application of basic clerical skills and ability to process information effectively using a computer is required.
• Pleasant and courteous service desk response is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

            This position is operated in an “office” environment and requires the ability to handle informational items and boxes up to 25 lbs; to pull/push book carts, and the ability to reach items on high and low shelves.

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