What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT-Circulation Associate at EVPL Red Bank position at EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY?
WORKING AT EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
At Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL), we cultivate curiosity by creating wonder, and we envision communities united through shared exploration and understanding.
Bring your whole self to work each day and be authentically you. You bring a unique perspective and life view to the work we do for and with our community. As an EVPL employee, you should feel supported and empowered to think forward and to problem solve with your colleagues. At EVPL your voice, your lived experiences, and YOU matter! Each individual adds to the team as a whole, and every role makes a difference in how we impact Evansville and Vanderburgh County.
FT- Circulation Associate at EVPL Red Bank
Starting Pay: $15.45/ hour
Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week
Must be available to work early morning shifts, and all public service hours; which includes at least one evening weekly, some Saturdays, and quarterly Sundays.
Full Time Benefits
POSITION SUMMARY
The Circulation Associate provides in person and telephone assistance to current and potential library patrons. The Circulation Associate explains library policies, circulates library materials, and issues library cards using the integrated library system, assists with library technology or patron questions, and shelves materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In cooperation with the Circulation Services Manager and other colleagues, the Circulation Associate will advance the library’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and brand.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Efficiently work the circulation desk – processing materials, collecting fees and addressing issues.
- Professionally verify patron information before checking library materials in/out, explains privileges for holding a library card, and issues library cards to patrons.
- Assist patrons with library technology and understanding policies, programs, and services offered by the library.
- Participate in weeding and organizing materials, addressing missing item parts returned by patrons.
- Competently collect and record monies received.
- Sort, shift, shelve and weed library materials; monitor the condition of the shelves.
- Participates in special projects, or other duties, as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1 years’ experience working in direct customer service.
- Must have reliable and timely transportation to and from work.
- 1 years’ experience in a public library setting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Google Suite products.
- A continuous learner with a welcoming attitude, a collaborative work ethic, and a desire to go above and beyond to serve our diverse community.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the Library. Employees are hired on the basis of their qualifications, without regard to color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender presentation, age, national origin, or disability or other status protected by law or the Library’s policy. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
EVPL conducts background checks as part of its pre-employment screening process and follow all EEOC and FCRA regulations regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process.
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