[Michlib-l] Job Posting: Part-Time Circulation Specialist, Ferndale

[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: 30 with a mix of mornings and evenings, weekdays and
weekends

Starting pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits include: Holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, prescription,
and vision insurance

Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received by
March 22, 2021. Interviews will begin immediately.

The Ferndale Library seeks a part-time employee to join our library team!
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 creating
   and modifying library patron records, addressing patron record issues, 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 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 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 TLC CARLx and CarlConnect
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   Experience working in a Library Network library
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   Experience with Google App Suite (Drive, Gmail, Docs, Calendar)
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   Progressively responsible experience working with library circulation
   systems and cash registers


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.


Physical demands and working conditions:



The physical demands herein 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 these essential job functions.



Environment:  Library environment; extensive public contact.



Mobility:  Sufficient mobility to work in a library setting; operate office
equipment.



Vision:  Vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens, and other
printed documents.


-- 
Kelly Bennett
Head of Circulation, Ferndale Area District Library
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