[Michlib-l] Circulation Position Available at Ferndale Library

[Kelly Bennett]

The Ferndale Area District Library seeks a qualified candidate for a
Part-Time Circulation Specialist position

 

Position Title: Circulation Specialist

Reports to: Head of Circulation

Hours per week: 25, primarily evenings and weekends, including Sundays
beginning Fall 2017

Pay rate: $12.24 per hour

Application Deadline: July 15, 2017. Interviews will begin immediately.

The Ferndale Library seeks a part-time employee to join our library family!
Fast-paced customer-service oriented environment brings you in contact with
a diverse blend of people. Be the first to see all of the new releases in
books, movies, and music!

Please send your resume, cover letter, and application to
kelly at ferndalepubliclibrary.org with the subject: Circulation Position -Your
Last Name

Application can be found at http://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/fadl_app/

 
Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in Library
Network libraries.

 

Job Responsibilities include:

*	Checking in/out of library materials
*	Answering patron queries in person and via telephone, including
placing holds and renewing items
*	Ability to exercise judgment in the performance of tasks
*	Assisting patrons in operating machines such as photocopiers, fax,
scanners and computers
*	Aiding patrons in the retrieval of holds
*	Issuing  library cards; Responsible for accuracy in library patron
records; maintaining  strict confidentiality of operations and records as
dictated by the Library Privacy Act
*	Provides friendly and helpful public service to Library patrons of
all ages
*	Off desk duties may include cash handling and processing of library
materials selected by other staff members
*	Other duties of comparable level of difficulty and responsibility as
required


 Desired Qualities include:

*	Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, practices and procedures
of professional library work, with a special emphasis on knowledge of
circulation services
*	Enthusiasm and commitment to public service excellence
*	Strong attention to detail
*	Ability to remain calm in a high traffic, fast-paced environment
*	Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with
library patrons and deal tactfully with the public; ability to speak and
write effectively; cooperate effectively with co-workers
*	Be self-motivated and able to exercise initiative and independent
judgment; possess appropriate computer skills


Preferred Skills include:

*	Experience with SirsiDynix Workflows
*	Experience working in a Library Network library


Education and Experience Requirements:

*	High School diploma plus six months of related experience and
training which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities; some
college preferred.
*	Progressively responsible experience working with library
circulation systems and cash registers


Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and
talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust
focus. Most job tasks require reading a diverse amount of printed and
computer material.

 

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