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Circulation Clerk - 20 hours per week

MAX, Fairborn, Ohio, United States, 45324

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Job Title:

Circulation Clerk

Classification:

Clerk

Starting Rate:

$13.21 per hour

Pay Grade:

9

Location / Department:

Fairborn Community Library

Reports to:

Fairborn Head Librarian

Employment Status:

Part Time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt | Bargaining Unit

Hours:

Part time, 20 hours per week (schedule includes daytime, evening and weekend hours)

Job Objective To promote the mission and values of the Greene County Public Library. To carry out objectives and goals of the strategic plan to better serve the community. To perform a variety of library circulation and clerical tasks while maintaining a high level of customer service. To work under direct supervision but at times may work unsupervised and may be expected to solve problems and serve patrons independently.

Essential Job Functions

Checks out and checks in materials using computerized system; collects fines and charges for payment of lost items; enters renewals and reserves for materials; registers borrowers; handles circulation questions from patrons in person or by telephone

Responsible for sorting materials to be shelved including book-drop, delivery, returns, etc.

Handles incomplete or damaged items

Oversees circulation hold shelf

Processes the Paging List, runs Search Ohio and Clear hold-shelf reports, prepares requested items for Resource Sharing

Performs opening and closing procedures, including handling fine money

Processes new materials. Processes donations

Processes withdrawn materials

Repairs and repackages damaged items

Assists patrons in finding books and materials

Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in training curriculum.

Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes and staff website as well as attending staff meetings.

The supervisor may require other related duties including sorting mail and ordering supplies, etc. These duties are nonessential functions of this position

Performs tasks of lower level classifications as necessary.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to provide knowledgeable customer service to assist all library patrons in a timely manner; show tact and courtesy in relations with the public and other staff members

Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on‑screen information

Proven computer skills and ability to input information into an automated system.

Ability to multi‑task, work in a fast‑paced environment and handle difficult situations

Some knowledge of library clerical principles, methods, techniques and procedures

Ability to handle routine problems under guidance of supervisor and keep supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns

Qualifications

High School Diploma; or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability

1 year of Customer Service experience preferred.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in an office‑like setting, but with need for considerable mobility: light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching and sitting at a variety of desks and service points

Employee may be scheduled to work evening and weekend hours, including Sundays; schedules may be altered depending on the needs of the library

Benefits

The library pays an amount equal to 14% of each employee's salary into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System; the employee pays 10% to OPERS

The library contributes a percentage of the employee's salary for Medicare

Vacation (10 days per year)

Sick leave (12 days credit per year)

Personal leave (3 days credit per year)

Holidays (8 Standard, 2 Floating)

Parental Leave

Merit time off, if warranted

Bereavement time, if needed

Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible family members

Voluntary participation in the Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan

Eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement program after one full year of employment (between $3000 and $4000 per year depending on the subject being studied)

Dental insurance: employer pays for employee premium; additional coverage for dependents is at employee expense

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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