[Michlib-l] Bloomfield Twp. Library Part Time Circulation Clerical Assistant

[Andrea Aragona]

  BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

POSITION TITLE:                               Clerical Assistant

DEPARTMENT:                                  Circulation, reporting to Assistant Department Head

RESPONSIBILITIES:                           Direct public service: provides positive, pleasant professional service to the public at the Circulation desk; handles money transactions; directs library visitors to appropriate public service desks. Indirect public service: assists with statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including assists with closing procedures for Circulation desk and assists with off-desk clerical jobs. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:                              Minimum: High school diploma; experience working with Windows-based computers and financial transactions.  Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner. Desirable: Public library work experience.

HOURS:                                                Part-time, 12-15 hours weekly, primarily evenings and weekends.

WAGE & BENEFITS:                         $9.95 per hour

APPLICATION DUE:        Friday, January 29, 2016. A clerical skills test must accompany your cover letter, resume, and application; the clerical skills test is available at the library.

                                                               TO: Careers
Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
248.642.5800 FAX: 248.642.4175
Email: careers at btpl.org


Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. For more information about the library, visit our Web site: www.btpl.org




CIRCULATION CLERICAL ASSISTANT
TYPICAL WORK WEEK'S TASKS

A typical work week for the Circulation Clerical Assistant may include:

*         answer department telephone extensions and check voice mail
*         check contents of cases used to hold CD-ROMs, CDs, books on CD and DVD to verify all associated items returned
*         explain and collect overdue fines and fees for lost or damaged items
*         check out materials from BTPL collection
*         check out materials from other libraries (interloaned to BTPL)
*         discuss notes on patron record with patron, explaining and resolving any problems
*         renew items over the telephone and resolve patron problems regarding renewals
*         explain residency requirements to obtain library card
*         process and input on computer patron registration information
*         collect fees for lost library cards
*         prepare notes for items to be mended
*         clear on order status for new incoming material
*         process items with missing parts
*         empty returned material bins including removal of bins from around the AMH system
*         verify accuracy of patron registrations
*         carry out opening and closing procedures
*         collect door count from counters and record
*         check gate alarms on RFID system
*         change receipt printer paper on desk printers and self-check machines
*         train patrons to use self-check machines

Andrea Aragona
Bloomfield Township Public Library
248-642-5800 x 113


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