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General Summary

Under immediate supervision; performs routine clerical and physical tasks as required.  Reports to Head of Circulation or Branch Manager.   

Duties and Responsibilities 

Essential Job Functions

1. Sorts and shelves books and other library materials.
2. Reads shelves for alphabetical and numerical sequence, relocating materials out-of-place, straightens materials on shelves.
3. Checks out materials at the circulation desk and clears returned materials. Takes payment for overdue charges and records receipt on computer. 
4. Routine filing such as alphabetizing or arranging in numerical sequence, circulation, registration or other records.
5. Acts as messenger to obtain books, periodicals, or other library materials in book stacks or other storage areas.
6. Issues library cards. Verifies and enters information in computer database. 
7. Answers phone and direct calls to appropriate staff member. 
8. Meters and delivers outgoing mail. 
9. Aids patrons in proper use of equipment and technology.

General Job Functions

1. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Training and Experience

1. High School graduate or student in good standing who is over 16 years of age

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 

1. Ability to learn and use the library computer software.
2. Ability to relate in a tactful, courteous and friendly manner with the public and other staff.
3. Schedule flexibility.
4. Ability to read, comprehend, listen and communicate, both verbally and in writing.

Physical & Working Conditions

1. Nearly continuous standing.
2. Nearly continuous walking, bending, stooping and climbing.
3. Ability to lift up to 35 lb.; pushing/pulling 25-40 lb. on an intermittent basis throughout the shift.
4. Reaching, handling, fingering, feeling.
5. Vision; near/far.
6. Speaking, hearing.

Normal office/indoor environment with little or no discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, wetness or the like. Continual interaction with the public.

Equipment Operated

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Basic office equipment:  Postage meter, book carts, computer, keyboard, telephone, photocopier, printer and scanner.   

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.