[Michlib-l] Employment Opportunity - PT Library Assistant - Circulation

[Diane Serresseque]

September 11, 2015


Position Available:                                         Part Time Library Assistant
                                                                                Circulation Services Department

Salary:                                                                  Starting Salary $11.91 per hour

Part-time Position:                                         24 hours per week scheduled at either Library Branch, contingent on staff needs.  Flexible schedule required to include evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

Fringe Benefits:                                               Excellent

Please respond with a cover letter, resume and application.  Application is available at http://farmlib.org/application to:

Elyse Streit, Director
Farmington Community Library
                                                                                32737 West Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
                                                                                Elyse.Streit at farmlib.org<mailto:Elyse.Streit at farmlib.org>

Deadline for Applications:          September 21, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.

Interviews will be conducted on Monday, September 28, 2015

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of Circulation Department Head, employees in this classification perform clerical and operational functions to ensure the orderly flow of materials and services in the Circulation Services Department.  Part-time employees are scheduled to work 24 hours per week at either Library Branch, contingent on staff needs.  Hours will be scheduled to include evenings, Saturdays and an occasional Sunday.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities May Include:
*         Provides a full range of circulation services for the public utilizing an automated circulation system and an automated materials handling system.
*         Provides directional and other assistance to the public, as appropriate.
*         Responsible for answering incoming calls and directing telephone requests.
*         Counts, records and deposits fines, fees, copier and other revenue from cash register.
*         Reconciles circulation reports.
*         Completes additional circulation-related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:
*         Knowledge generally obtained through a minimum of two years of college courses directed to a Library Technician's degree or advanced study or its equivalent in experience, training or independent study.
*         Computer knowledge is a necessary component which also includes accuracy and skill in keyboarding, spelling, English and grammar.
*         Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
*         Positive service attitude.
*         Ability to promote and maintain effective relationships with the public and other staff.
*         Ability to understand and correctly interpret Library Policies and Procedures.
*         Familiarity with daily banking:  preparing deposits, reconciling register and register reports.

Physical Activity Requirements:
[Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of the job]
Light Work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.  Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.  The type of physical demands usually associated with the essential functions of this classification are: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and horizontally, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing.

Equipment Commonly Associated with this Job:
Computer, calculator, barcode scanner, cash register, telephone reception system, office machinery, conveyor belt and book trucks, among others.

Employee Classification:  Part-Time Library Assistant I

Part-time employees are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week, with the majority of that time assigned to work at a public service desk.  Job requirements remain the same criteria as those for full-time Library Assistant I.


Diane Serresseque
Executive Assistant
Farmington Community Library
32737 West Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

(248) 848-4303 Phone
(248) 553-6892 Fax

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