What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circulation Assistant (FT) position at City of Medford?
Date Posted: November 20, 2023
Date Posting Removal: December 4, 2023
Department: Medford Public Library
Position: Circulation Assistant, (Part-Time) Non-Union
Hours of Work: 19 Hours per week. One night per week, Two Saturdays per month (Schedule to be determined)
Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provides service at the circulation desk in the adult and youth services departments. Participates in staff meetings to discuss and resolve problems, discuss ideas for improvement, and keep updated on library plans and activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares library for opening.
- Checks materials in and out
- Greets and directs patrons to various locations.
- Registers new patrons.
- Collects and records fines and fees.
- Troubleshoots circulation problems and issues.
- Answer the phone when necessary.
- Other tasks as necessary
- Processes incoming network transfers every morning.
- Enters card applications.
- Prepares notices.
- Updates patron records.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma.
- Public service or library experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Knowledge: Some knowledge of clerical practices.
- Skills: Some skills in typing and the ability to do data entry.
- Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively and courteously. Ability to work well with a diverse general public. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Standard indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
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. Work is performed in a busy library environment with frequent interruptions. Work may include sitting or standing at a counter for extended periods of time. The employee may be required to move full and empty book carts, shelves, and retrieve library materials and office supplies from high and low settings. Employees are frequently required to bend, reach, and move throughout the library. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation are essential to permit the employee to read, sort and shelve library materials and maintain patron and cataloging records.
ADDRESS ALL APPLICATIONS, COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO:
Human Resources Department, City of Medford – Room 204. 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155. Or send information with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov. For the posting and job description please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org
The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will receive equal consideration regardless of disability, race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, and any other protected class status, in accordance with applicable. Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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