Circulation Assistant in Batavia, Illinois at Batavia Public Library District

Job Title: Circulation Assistant

Department: Circulation Services

Direct Supervisor: Circulation Services Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Part - Time – 18 hours per week

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A Circulation Assistant will perform various circulation functions in a friendly and professional manner to a diverse patron base.

· Deliver consistent, friendly, and professional customer service.

· Check library materials in & out.

· Interact with patrons concerning materials circulation and library cards, as well as answering patron’s questions.

· Open or close the department during an assigned shift.

· Use various technologies such as cash registers, computers, and printers.

· Answer incoming telephone calls, provide routine information, transfer calls, and take messages.

· Sort returned books in alphabetical and numerical order on carts.

· Help maintain the physical collection with shelving and shelf-reading.

· Assigned Specialist duties during “off desk” hours.

· Other duties as assigned.

· REQUIRED: Attention to detail is necessary. Position requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a high school education. Computer experience is necessary. Ability to stand, bend, reach, squat, and move heavy carts loaded with books.

· PREFERRED: Experience with SirsiDynix Workflows is a plus. One year of general work experience including contact with the public, preferably in a public library setting. College degree or some college coursework.

Physical Requirements

· The employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands and arms, kneel, or get down on the floor, and climb stools.

· You must be able to move library equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

· Work is performed in a typical library environment.

Range: $17.02 - $23.02

The benefits of this position at the Batavia Public Library include:

· Continuing Education Opportunities

· Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, & PTO

This position is 18 hours per week with the following schedule:

· Part – time position that requires regular evening and/or weekend hours.

Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants until the position is filled and should include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three references with current contact information.