Circulation Assistant

**Overview**:
Do you love talking to people? Do you get a thrill out of helping someone find what they are looking for? Are you an avid reader or movie enthusiast who shares your favorites with anyone who will listen? Does a small town atmosphere where everyone greets each other by name sound homey and inviting to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Henika District Library is looking for you

**SCHEDULE**: Part-time, 20-25 hrs/wk. Mostly afternoons and evenings. Some mornings and Saturdays.

**Expected Start**:Early June

**Benefits**: PTO

**Duties**:

- Serves the public at the circulation desk by checking in and out library materials and issuing/updating library cards.
- Collects money for overdue fines and lost and damaged materials.
- Assists Circulation Supervisor with collection maintenance duties.
- Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed for the proper handling of patron and materials records for an accurate library database.
- Sorts, packs, unpacks, and inspects library materials received from or being delivered to other libraries.
- Runs reports and lists for item hold information and interlibrary loan requests.
- Searches shelves for requests, retrieves items requested, and routes items appropriately, as well as for overdue items prior to sending overdue notices.
- Contacts patrons or other libraries as necessary.
- Provides assistance to patrons and staff in the use of library equipment and machines.
- Familiarizes self with general library policies and enforces them as necessary.
- Places and fills item hold requests.
- Provides library and directional information to patrons in person or over the telephone.
- Assists Adult and Youth Librarians with programs and program prep
- Other duties as assigned

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner.
- Ability to retrieve materials from shelves upon patron or staff request.
- Ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and transport materials and delivery bags weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines.
- Valid MI driver’s license and/or available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (required)
- Library services: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person