Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
Circulation Services Assistant
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, Findlay, Ohio, us, 45839
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Circulation Services Assistant
position at
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library .
Summary / Objective Under direction, the Circulation Services Assistant provides circulation services to patrons and supports the Circulation Services Department with projects as assigned.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Circulation Service
Checks items in and out, ensuring accurate transactions
Assists patrons in matters relating to their library accounts, including registering patrons for library cards
Accepts applications for Golden Buckeye and Voter Registration
Provides curbside service to patrons
Assesses, accepts and processes fine and fee payments
Prepares, receives and processes library materials to and from other locations
Customer Service
Provides excellent customer service to all library patrons
Maintains confidentiality of patron information
Responds to questions from patrons in person, over the phone and/or virtually
Directs patrons to library areas, staff, or outside agencies as appropriate
Retrieves library materials for patrons
Outreach Services
Selects materials for delivery to individual patrons and/or community partners
Teamwork
Maintains a collaborative working environment
Provides support to department projects, as needed
Attends meetings and serves on staff committees, as requested
Supports library-wide initiatives, such as SummerREAD
Miscellaneous
Records statistics for library transactions, as required
Maintains and increases library knowledge and skills through professional development
Represents the library at community events, as assigned
Performs additional duties and assignments, as required
Physical and Environmental Factors Physical:
Frequent walking, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and pushing carts. Moving/lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Environmental:
Typical office setting with no extreme temperatures or fumes. Minimal, if any, exposure to hazardous materials. Exposure to dust.
Requirements
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
One (1) to three (3) years of customer service experience is preferred.
Helpful Skills and Abilities:
Effective verbal and interpersonal skills to respond to coworkers, supervisor, and patrons. Organization, prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks. Basic communication skills. Basic computer skills. Incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Schedule:
The schedule will rotate between the Library's Circulation department and the Bookmobile.
Application deadline:
Applications are due by Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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Circulation Services Assistant
position at
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library .
Summary / Objective Under direction, the Circulation Services Assistant provides circulation services to patrons and supports the Circulation Services Department with projects as assigned.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Circulation Service
Checks items in and out, ensuring accurate transactions
Assists patrons in matters relating to their library accounts, including registering patrons for library cards
Accepts applications for Golden Buckeye and Voter Registration
Provides curbside service to patrons
Assesses, accepts and processes fine and fee payments
Prepares, receives and processes library materials to and from other locations
Customer Service
Provides excellent customer service to all library patrons
Maintains confidentiality of patron information
Responds to questions from patrons in person, over the phone and/or virtually
Directs patrons to library areas, staff, or outside agencies as appropriate
Retrieves library materials for patrons
Outreach Services
Selects materials for delivery to individual patrons and/or community partners
Teamwork
Maintains a collaborative working environment
Provides support to department projects, as needed
Attends meetings and serves on staff committees, as requested
Supports library-wide initiatives, such as SummerREAD
Miscellaneous
Records statistics for library transactions, as required
Maintains and increases library knowledge and skills through professional development
Represents the library at community events, as assigned
Performs additional duties and assignments, as required
Physical and Environmental Factors Physical:
Frequent walking, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and pushing carts. Moving/lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Environmental:
Typical office setting with no extreme temperatures or fumes. Minimal, if any, exposure to hazardous materials. Exposure to dust.
Requirements
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
One (1) to three (3) years of customer service experience is preferred.
Helpful Skills and Abilities:
Effective verbal and interpersonal skills to respond to coworkers, supervisor, and patrons. Organization, prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks. Basic communication skills. Basic computer skills. Incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Schedule:
The schedule will rotate between the Library's Circulation department and the Bookmobile.
Application deadline:
Applications are due by Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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