Circulation Clerk - 20 hours/week
Company: Greene County Public Library
Location: Xenia
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob Title: Circulation ClerkClassification:
ClerkStarting Rate: $11.68 per hour Pay Grade: 9Location /
Department: BeavercreekCommunity LibraryReports to: Beavercreek
Head of CirculationEmployment Status: Part TimeFLSA Status:
Non-Exempt - Bargaining UnitHours: Part time, 20 hours per week
(schedule includes daytime, evening and weekend hours)Job
ObjectiveTo 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.RequirementsEssential 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- Processes withdrawn materials.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.
- 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 computers 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.BenefitsLibrary staff receive a wide range of
benefits based on their position classification and the number of
hours worked per week. V
- The library pays an amount equal to 14% of each employees
salary into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, the
employee pays 10% to OPERS
- The library contributes a percentage of the employees salary
for Medicare
- Vacation (10 days per year)
- Sick leave (12 days credit per year)
- Personal leave (3 days credit per year)
- Holidays, including birthday (10 days possible per year,
depending on scheduling)
- 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: Library pays 100% of employee premium;
additional coverage for dependents is at employee expense
- FSA
Keywords: Greene County Public Library, Dayton , Circulation Clerk - 20 hours/week, Other , Xenia, Ohio
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