The Huron County Community Library Greenwich branch is currently hiring for a Circulation Library Clerk position. The Circulation Library Clerk works closely with the Public Service Library Assistant by performing all aspects of library service in the Public Services Department with duties regarding general circulation and patron assistance. Follows procedures set by the Library Director in regards to Library Board of Trustee’s policies.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Perform all circulation services including but not limited to material charge and discharge, reserves, overdue items, basic patron assistance.
2. Handle phone inquiries, renewals, and equipment sign-up.
3. Assist with interlibrary loan of materials to other libraries and schools.
4. See that the “Rules and Regulations for Public Behavior” are followed by patrons in the absence of a senior supervisor
5. Operate library equipment, including facsimile machines, copiers, computers, etc.
6. Attend staff meetings as called by the Library Director or Branch Librarian.
7. Attend NORWELD, OLC, and other professional meetings, workshops, webinars and conferences.
8. Participate in and assist with programming preparations as required
9. Assist with the preparation and delivery of homebound materials
10. Adhere to and publicly support the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director, and library policies.
11. Promote a positive image of the library.
12. Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to effectively use computers, electronic databases and other technology as required
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, reliability, and maintain confidential integrity as required
• Possesses strong communication and public relations skills, including the promotion of programming, collections and displays
• Ability to use constructive criticism and feedback from evaluations to improve performance
• Ability to maintain a close working relationship with library employees
• Flexible, hardworking and detail oriented
• Familiar with many aspects of public service operations including circulation and basic reference services and technology
• Ability to handle a frequently fast-paced position with numerous interruptions
• Physical stamina is required to rearrange furniture and put away materials, and to push and pull loaded book carts and other library equipment and materials
• Physical activity includes, but is not limited to, prolonged periods of sitting, as well as periods of standing, mobility, stretching, bending and stooping
Interested applicants should email their resume to director@huroncolib.org.