What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circulation Aide position at Ada Community Library?
Application Instructions: To be considered, please complete our employment application online at https://adalib.org/employment . Resumes are strongly encouraged.
Hours: 12 hours/week; Preference for someone who could cover morning and afternoon shifts. Will work at least 2 Saturdays a month.
Job Summary
The Circulation Aide is responsible for locating, shelving, and maintaining the proper order of library materials as well as assisting with other basic library support tasks.
Essential Job Functions
- Collect from book drops, sort, and shelve library materials alphabetically or by Dewey Decimal System
- Locate library materials as requested or for re-shelving
- Shelf-read and straighten materials to maintain proper order. Shifts library materials to avoid overcrowding
- Advise appropriate staff of items in disrepair as well as any other cataloging issues that arise
- Perform basic circulation support duties (i.e. opening/closing duties)
- Maintain a clean and welcoming library environment. Straighten furniture, clear items, light housekeeping, etc.
- Answer routine directional questions, referring other patron requests to appropriate staff as needed.
- Participate in job-related meetings and training
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Checks in returned materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location as needed.
- Search and retrieve library materials to fill hold requests
- May assist in circulation public service duties and directional reference.
- May assist with library displays, program set up/take down and materials, and other library support tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of high school or equivalent program
- Ability to compare names and numbers quickly and accurately
- Working knowledge of basic office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to work independently
- Ability to provide patrons with directional assistance and referrals to other staff as needed.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff
- Must be able to work at least one evening a week and some Saturdays
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Will work in a general library environment where subjected to repetition, working independently but around others, working mainly inside, and a moderate noise level
- Ability to push/pull a loaded cart of library materials weighing up to 150 lbs
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs and shelve materials at various heights
- Will walk, sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, reach and grasp throughout the workday.
- Requires sufficient dexterity to occasionally operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to hear and speak clearly and must have visual acuity to distinguish letters, words, and numbers as needed
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.50 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12