Library Assistant III - Circulation (P/T)

Job Posting: Library Assistant III - Circulation (P/T)

Department: Library
Reports to: Department Supervisor
Salary: $15.63 - $17.06

General Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Circulation Librarian, performs the full scope of clerical and para-professional responsibilities in the operation of the circulation department. This is a part time position that would also include shifts at the South Suburban library branch.

Essential Functions
The following may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Trains and revises the work of volunteers in the Circulation Department, which includes instruction of day-to-day duties.  
• Prepares and returns library material to appropriate location, utilizing alphabetical and numerical filing systems.  
   
• Catalog and process periodicals and magazines.
• Consults with supervisor prior to discharging any library materials that appear unsuitable for re-shelving.  
• Refers patrons (either on phone or in person) to appropriate individual or department; aids impaired patrons by locating materials suitable to their needs.  
• Consults with supervisor for the purpose of control and arrangement of library materials in main library.  
• Checks in and out materials to patrons both manually and on computer terminal.  
• Establishes eligibility of patrons for issuance of a library card; prepares library cards.  
• Collects payments and issues receipts.  
• Keeps apprised of library policies and procedures.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Certification, & Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.