FULL-TIME SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT- CIRCULATION

Definition Performs administrative, direct service, and other support duties pertaining to the circulation activities of the library; all other related work, as required.

Supervision Works under the direct supervision of the Head of Circulation, in accordance with established methods and procedures. Most work is planned and arranged by the supervisor; assignments are completed according to established procedures and departmental policies and standards.

Work Environment Work is performed under typical library conditions; the workload is subject to seasonal and other fluctuations; regular library schedule requires evening and weekend work. The employee operates standard office and library equipment. The employee has ongoing contact with library patrons, town employees and school personnel. Contact is in person, as well as by telephone and in writing. The employee has access to confidential patron records. Errors are easily detected and corrected, but could result in delay of service, monetary loss or legal repercussions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Attends the circulation desk, using the automated circulation system to check out, renew and check in library materials and register new patrons; collects and processes library bills and book sale proceeds; processes and sorts returned materials; collects money for the Friends of the Library, including rental books, book sale and other projects. Responds to requests for information pertaining to basic library procedures; receives orders for reserve books and schedules museum pass reservations, in person and on the telephone; answers the telephone, transfers calls, takes and relays messages. Maintains patron registration file; performs data entry for complete borrower information and maintains paper files. Processes reserve book requests; notifies patrons and prepares holds for patron pick up; processes network transfer requests on a daily basis for items requested by other libraries in the Minuteman Library Network; prints send-item list; searches shelves; routes items to appropriate library; edits hold of missing items to request from another library. Performs required searches for overdue and missing materials; sends out overdue notices and bills for missing materials and updates patron records; records and deposits lost material payments daily; maintains records of patrons with large amounts of overdue materials and pursues payment; prints weekly notices and bills. Processes periodicals, newspapers and other items and prepares periodicals and other items for circulation; maintains storage and weeds older periodicals; maintains books in order on shelves in assigned areas; assists in maintaining business services references. Sorts mail for various library departments; performs various support duties; checks records and prepares basic statistics; troubleshoots equipment and assists with minor maintenance. Maintains new books collection by transferring books to regular collection, as needed; assists in preparing books for bindery and processes re-bound materials for circulation; may perform minor book repair work. May direct and monitor the activities of pages and/or volunteers in the absence of the Head of Circulation. Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Physical Requirements Minimal physical effort is required to perform most duties; some duties require moderate effort. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, speak, hear, use hands to operate equipment, climb, stoop, reach with hands and arms and move and push equipment. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and use a computer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

AFSCME Union Position

Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma; one year of office or library experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill: Knowledge of library policies and procedures. Ability to interact tactfully and appropriately with library patrons. Ability to use computers. Office and computer skills. Customer service skills. Verbal communication skills.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

NA

Salary Range$44,465.00 - $60,536.00  / year

Closing Date

11/16/2024

How to Apply

For the full job posting and to apply, please visit the Town of Arlington Department of Human Resources website.