[Michlib-l] Job Posting: Substitute Circulation Specialist

[Kelly Bennett]

The Ferndale Area District Library seeks a qualified candidate for a
Substitute Circulation Specialist position

Position Title: Substitute Circulation Specialist

Reports to: Head of Circulation

Hours per week: Fluctuates based on demand

Starting pay: $13.25 per hour


Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received by
February 14, 2020. Interviews will begin immediately.

The Ferndale Library seeks a flexible, experienced 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:
https://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/about-us/application-for-employment/

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

Job Responsibilities include:


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


Desired Qualities include:

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   Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, practices, and procedures of
   professional library work, with a special emphasis on knowledge of
   circulation services


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   Enthusiasm and commitment to public service excellence
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   Strong attention to detail
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   Ability to remain calm in a high traffic, fast-paced environment
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   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
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   Be self-motivated and able to exercise initiative and independent
   judgment; possess appropriate computer skills


Preferred Skills include:

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   Experience with The Library Company’s CARLx
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   Experience working in a TLN (The Library Network) library


Education and Experience Requirements:

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   High School diploma plus six months of related experience and training
   which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities; some college
   preferred.
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   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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