Circulation Desk Associate 1

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Marvin Memorial Library has an opening for one part-time 24-hour Circulation Associate. This energetic position offers an opportunity to engage with library patrons, manage collections, and support daily circulation activities. Your enthusiasm and organizational skills will help foster a welcoming environment for all visitors, making a difference in their learning and research experiences.

This position will work mornings, days, evenings, and weekends. The schedule may change as the needs of the Library change. This position will be required to participate in and attend periodic events and training, and will be required to perform other duties, as assigned. The pay rate for this non-exempt position is $13.00 per hour. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and OPERS retirement.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. One (1) to two (2) years of related experience is preferred. Ability to load, unload, lift, shelve, transfer, and/or transport 50 lbs. is required.

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to Vikki Morrow-Ritchie, Library Director, 29 W. Whitney Ave. Shelby, OH 44875 or vritchie@marvinlibrary.org.

Lastly, this position will be open until filled.

Job Title: Circulation Personnel

· This position is supervised by the Circulation Supervisor

Position Description: Perform circulation duties at the front desk and other related tasks.

Qualifications:

· Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

· Intermediate computer skills

· Familiarity with office equipment and digital devices

· Customer service experience

Expectations:

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

· Ability to interact with the staff and the public in a consistent, friendly and courteous manner

· Ability to learn and implement the general rules and regulations of the library system

· Ability to take action in accordance with library policies and procedures

· Ability to assist patrons in searching the catalog, the internet, and in locating library materials

· Ability to operate general office equipment with minimal training

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time while working

· Ability to reach and bend to retrieve materials

· Ability to manipulate stacks of books and similar materials weighing up to 30 pounds and loaded book carts weighing up to 100 pounds

Job Responsibilities:

· Open and close the library building

· Perform circulation tasks

o Check in and out items

o Remove items from book drop for check in

o Answer telephone, take messages, and transfer calls

o Collect fees on lost materials

o Handle credit card transactions

o Complete cash out of register daily

o Register patrons and issue patron cards

o Receive and send interlibrary loan materials by COOL and SEO using statewide delivery service

o Place holds and notify patrons upon availability of materials

· Assist with collection maintenance

o Return library materials to their shelf locations

o Read shelves for alphabetical or numeric accuracy

o Shift library materials for accessibility

o Complete inventory checks

· Coordinate schedule book for guest use of meeting rooms; take reservations and document use of space

· Set up meeting rooms

· Assist in answering directional and reference questions

· Assist patrons with computers, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machine, laminator, microfilm reader, patron phones, and other devices

· Check in, prepare, and shelve new magazines and newspapers daily

· Check in new materials

· Issue temporary Golden Buckeye Cards

· Assist in voter registration

· Assist with library programs as instructed

· Maintain bulletin board and kiosk

· Clean and/or request the repair of materials

· Be familiar with and able to assist patrons with digital resources provided by the library

· Perform other duties as assigned

MARVIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pay: $12.50 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person