What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circulation Assistant position at Phoenixville Public Library?
Summary / Main Purpose of Job:
The Phoenixville Public Library is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing access to educational, cultural, and recreational resources for the community it serves. The library is currently seeking part-time circulation assistant who will report to the Circulation Manager. Part-time circulation assistants are responsible for performing all circulation duties in a timely, efficient manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent customer service and computer skills.
- Performs all circulation desk duties using computerized system
- Check materials in/out/renew materials
- Reserve materials
- Issues new patron cards/updates cards
- Manages the routing of Holds
- Handle financial transactions accurately.
- Performs all opening/closing procedures in work area/public areas
- Performs basic reference work or refers it to senior staff in charge
- Assisting patrons with finding library materials, providing reader's advisory, answering basic computer queries, and monitoring appropriate use of the facility.
- Inspect returned materials for damage.
- Greets, direct, and provide information to library customers and performs a variety of clerical tasks related to the processing, sorting and circulation of library materials.
- Respond to incoming telephone calls and provide basic assistance with directional, instructional and informational inquiries at the circulation desks and public workstations.
· Keep abreast of all system changes and improvements.
· Keep pace with all library policies, staff meeting minutes and changes in Procedure Manual.
- Attend online educational programs for staff development as requested or assigned by the Circulation Manager.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements
· High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), some college preferred.
· Basic office skills (typing, filing, answering phones, etc.).
· Previous experience working in library with computerized systems (preferred).
· Customer service skills
· Basics knowledge and use of computers, e-mail, and the internet. Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; stand; bend at the waist while working; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; talk or hear; handle and lift up to 25 pounds; push a cart of books that weighs up to 125 pounds; and sit at a computer terminal for up to 4 hours at a time. Occasionally, the employee will need to work with arms above shoulders or reach above shoulder height. The specific vision requirements for this position are as follows:
· Close vision.
· Color vision.
· Ability to read and alphabetize and place items in numeric order.
The following background checks are required:
- Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
- Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance
- Federal Criminal History Record Information
Hours:
The library is looking to hire three circulation assistants the hours are:
Circulation Assistant 1 -
Monday 5 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday 1 PM to 5 PM
Thursday 10 AM to 1 PM
Fourth Saturday of every month 9 AM to 5 PM
Occasional fifth Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Circulation Assistant 2 -
Monday 1 PM to 5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM to 1 PM
Friday 10 AM to 1 PM
Second Saturday of every month 9 AM to 5 PM
Occasional fifth Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Circulation Assistant 3 -
Monday 10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday 10 AM to 1 PM
Friday 1 PM to 5 PM
Third Saturday of every month 9 AM to 5 PM
Occasional fifth Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Salary: $14.50/hour
Pay: $14.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15