City of Upper Arlington, OH is hiring: UA Library Circulation Public Services As

Salary : $16.55 Hourly

Location : Main Library, OH

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2025-LIB-001

Department : Library

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Upper Arlington Public Library Customer Service team providing friendly, high quality customer service at our busy Tremont location. You will be responsible for providing customer assistance in person and via phone, checking library materials in and out, answering questions about library accounts and directing customer questions to the appropriate departments. This position does involve extended periods of walking and standing including delivering items to our patrons through our curbside service and assisting patrons with locating and checking out items.

Job Summary :

Participates in the operation of a full-service circulation desk. Responds to patron questions regarding library services, library materials, and directs patrons to appropriate departments as needed.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions :

• Provides patron assistance with circulation of materials including checking in and checking out items and retrieving held items.
• Responds to general questions, and specific questions relating to library accounts, including collections.
• Monitors and provides guidance to patrons in the use of the library facilities and services. Instructs patrons on the use of the computer-based library catalog.
• Responds to basic questions on the availability and location of library materials. May place holds on patrons' behalf. Contacts patrons regarding circulation and materials issues.
• Checks out and delivers items for curbside patrons.
• Retrieves and processes items that have been requested to be held at current location or sent to other locations for pickup.
• Sorts, organizes, and shelves library materials.
• Shelf-reads assigned areas and re-shelves out of place items.
• Empties book drops and organizes materials.
• Maintains reserved items.
• Assists in maintaining and refilling displays.
• Identifies materials in need of repair / replacement and takes appropriate action.
• Conducts item searches as assigned.
• Serves as a Passport Agent as assigned.
• Trains new staff members as assigned.
• Serves on library committees as assigned.
• Follows library safety and emergency procedures.
• Reports maintenance and safety issues to supervisor and / or Facilities personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

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Supplemental Information

Hours / Schedule :

Availability for weekday afternoons and weekends

20 hours per week / 40 hours per pay period

All positions posted as Upper Arlington Public Library positions are maintained by the Upper Arlington Public Library and not the City of Upper Arlington. While we understand the difficulty of waiting on job news, we request that you do not call for updates on the status of your application, as this can slow down the process. In the event you experience difficulty in applying through NeoGov, you may contact Library Administration at 614-486-0900.

The Upper Arlington Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The employment opportunities with the UAPL are available equally to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

The Library will make reasonable accommodations for applicants as needed. Applicants who believe they may need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process should contact the Administrative Office at 614-486-0900 and speak to the Human Resources Manager. All requests received will be evaluated individually and responded to appropriately.

Part-time Benefits :

The Library provides vacation and sick leave benefits as well as paid holidays for part-time staff.

All staff members are participants in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). The Library contributes 14% of each staff member's salary to OPERS and each staff member contributes 10% (in lieu of a social security payroll deduction). Additionally, staff members can contribute to their retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program.

Are you available for the scheduled hours as they are posted?

This position is a year round position. Are you available to work throughout the year?

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