What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circulation Assistant position at Geauga County Public Library?
Position Title: Circulation Assistant Bainbridge Branch
Hours /FLSA status: 20 hours part-time non-exempt, Flexible scheduling with day, afternoon, and evening availability including weekends.
Reports to: Head of Circulation and Shelving
Staff Supervised: None
Rate of Pay: $12.00
Position Summary: Provides direct public service and performs circulation duties associated with the operation of the library.
Essential Job Functions: This list is illustrative, but not exhaustive for this position.
Hours /FLSA status: 20 hours part-time non-exempt, Flexible scheduling with day, afternoon, and evening availability including weekends.
Reports to: Head of Circulation and Shelving
Staff Supervised: None
Rate of Pay: $12.00
Position Summary: Provides direct public service and performs circulation duties associated with the operation of the library.
Essential Job Functions: This list is illustrative, but not exhaustive for this position.
- Provides direct service to the public, in person or over the telephone.
- Assists patrons by accurately checking in and out library materials and monitors assistance needed at the self-checkout
- Assists patrons with reserving study rooms and conference rooms
- Provides general information about the library, refers patrons to appropriate personnel for assistance
- Checks in interlibrary delivery bins, processes holds, and packs outgoing bins.
- Inputs new patron registrations and updates patron records
- Collects, counts and verifies all monies.
- Checks email during every shift and reads Branching Out, GCPL Facebook, Staff Intranet, and Library bulletin board to stay informed
- Maintains copy machine and cash register.
- Knows policies, procedures and safety training.
Library tasks performed on a regular basis:
- Reconciles daily cash register money and sends in delivery.
- Maintains clean appearance of circulation desk and staff kitchen.
- Prints and processes daily hold shelf reports
- Performs necessary tasks involved in opening and closing building.
Performs the following tasks as required:
- Empties book drop as needed on closed days.
- Attends required and continuing education classes
- Handles voter registration paperwork
- Orders supplies, processes mail, mend items as needed.
- Assists patrons with copy/fax machine
- Schedules meeting rooms
- Oversees display of public information in lobby
- Performs monthly Safety Inspection of building
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics:
- Willingness and adaptability to work in a changing work environment.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Ability to use and maintain office machines including computer and cash register.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of background check.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is generally performed in an office-like environment but with need for mobility: bending, stooping, stretching and sitting at a variety of desks and services points with or without mobility aids.
- Able to lift at least 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
- Ability to move and maneuver full book carts, which may involve pushing, pulling, or using assistive devices
- Competence in completing tasks that involve reading or visual inspection, with or without visual aids.
Salary : $12
