[Michlib-l] Job Posting: Library Assistant

[Shauna Quick]

Brandon Township Public Library (Ortonville, MI) is a Class IV rural
library with a perpetual millage. We have a loyal and supportive community;
engaged staff, Library Board, and Friends; and an active strategic plan. We
are seeking an energetic Library Assistant for 32 hours per week who
believes that imagination + innovation = success.



Please fill out the attached application and either drop it off at Brandon
Township Public Library or email it to:


Shauna Quick, Circulation Manager

squick at brandonlibrary.org



*Deadline for applications: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 5:00 pm*


An Equal Opportunity Employer



Brandon Township Public Library

Job Description/Position Standards with Qualifications and Requirements

Position:           Library Assistant

                         Part-time

Salary Range:   $11.00-$13.15/hour

Grade:              3

Effective Date: 2/22/2016



Job Summary



Under the supervision of the Circulation Manager, staff the circulation
desk.  This position serves the patron in a friendly, professional manner,
thereby ensuring the public a positive library experience.  Facilitate the
Inter- Library Loan process, complete the physical processing of materials,
link materials to the ILS catalog and perform other duties as determined by
the manager.



Responsibilities



·         Greet all patrons with courtesy and  friendliness as Circulation
is the first contact the patron has with the library

·         Gain complete knowledge of the automated system

·         Check out items to patron and receive Library print and non-print
materials

·         Process new and replacement cards in the automated system

·         Accurately input and update data in the automated system

·         Maintain any non-automated records

·         Follow and enforce all library rules, policies, and procedures

·         Follow circulation guidelines and patron privacy laws

·         Answer telephone and accurately give information and when
necessary, direct calls to the correct location or staff for information

·         Calculate and collect funds due from the public

·         Ability to operate basic office equipment including computers,
copier, fax, cash register, charge machine and calculator

·         Ability to use alpha-numeric organization

·         Empty all book and audio/visual drops, discharge all items, and
organize according to the Dewey Decimal System for shelving

·         Sort library materials for shelving; shelve or shelf read as
directed to maintain good order

·         Learn and perform all functions of inter-library loan process and
library software Process all types of materials for BTPL collection and
link in automated system

·         Repair collection items as necessary

·         If scheduled, open or close the library, following established
procedures

·         All other duties as assigned



Qualifications



High school diploma



Requirements



·         Customer service and/or library experience

·         Positive public service attitude, computer skills, and good
communication skills

·         Appropriate math abilities to calculate and collect funds due
from the public

·         Appropriate reading abilities to sort and properly shelve
materials according to the Dewey Decimal System

·         Ability to lift or transport items weighing up to 40 pounds

·         Work independently as well as with a team

·         Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends



Department Affiliation/Supervisor



Reports to the Circulation Manager



Thank you,
*Shauna Quick*
Circulation Manager

Brandon Township Public Library
304 South St.
Ortonville, MI 48642
(248)627-1472
squick at brandonlibrary.org
*ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*
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