Circulation Clerk
The Columbia Public Library seeks an energetic, flexible, courteous, and diligent individual to join the library staff in providing excellent library service to the Columbia community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Check-in and check-out library materials, calculate and collect fines for overdue materials, phone support, patron registration, and general patron assistance.
- Assist library patrons with item retrieval, ready reference and readers’ advisory requests, and general service questions.
- Assist with the interlibrary loan and systems holds process, retrieving requested materials, and processing items for transit.
- Maintain patron records and accounts.
- Operate and assist patrons with computers, Wi-Fi connectivity, printing, copying, faxing, scanning, etc.
- Performs these or other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience: Working knowledge of computers, common office technology, Microsoft Windows/Office, and various software products.
- Interpersonal Skills: Requires excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with fellow co-workers and the public.
- Analytical Skills: Requires the analytical abilities necessary to effectively prioritize work assignments; assist patrons with questions and requests for information; solve basic operational issues, and suggest solutions and resources.
- Technology Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Email, Google Drive, and common office computer technologies is required.
- Working Conditions: Requires full range of body motion including standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and occasional climbing. Ability to push and pull a book cart. Ability to lift and/or move library materials up to 30 pounds.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Attend continuing education classes as needed
- Permanent position, not temporary
- Flexibility a must during May-July
Schedule & Benefits
Part Time – 8 to 20 hours per week.
Varied schedule – including evenings and Saturdays.
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Paid Vacation Time (accrued)
How to Apply
Please apply in person at Columbia Public Library, 106 North Metter Avenue, Columbia, IL 62236. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.