Library Technician, Circulation

Under the supervision of the Circulation supervisor, performs responsible and varied paraprofessional, technical, and clerical work in the area of circulation services. Also assists patrons in the use of library services, equipment, and facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Attends the circulation desk including charging, discharging, and renewing library materials; registering and re-registering patrons; receiving and processing reserves and system-level hold requests; routing interlibrary loan requests; collecting and recording fines and fees. ● Assists patrons in locating library materials and instructs patrons in use of library equipment such as online catalog, scanner, copier and printer. ● Responds to requests for information pertaining to basic library procedures; receives orders for reserve books and schedules museum pass reservations, in person and over the telephone; answers the telephone, transfers calls, takes and relays messages. ● Processes reserve book requests; determines availability, searches shelves, places holds, 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 Sails Library Network; prints send-item list; searches shelves; routes items to appropriate library. ● Works with staff and volunteers to shelve, shelf-read, and shift in the stacks.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: ● High School Graduate or the equivalent ● Experience working with the public required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES Physically able to bend, stretch and lift materials from floor to overhead shelves.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ● Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public and with other staff ● Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing ● Ability to handle a great many details with accuracy ● Ability to work as a team member, have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated ● Knowledge of library policies and procedures, including automated circulation systems and information technology ● Broad knowledge of literature

R EQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ● Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public and with other staff ● Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing ● Ability to handle a great many details with accuracy ● Ability to work as a team member, have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated ● Knowledge of library policies and procedures, including automated circulation systems and information technology ● Broad knowledge of literature

● Working knowledge of the internet, email, and computer applications, including Microsoft Word, is required.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary$17.25  / hour

Salary Notes

18 hours per week including 1 night and 1 Saturday per month. Salary is on a 10 step schedule.

Closing Date

Position is open until filled.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Catherine Coyne, Director, [email protected].