Circulation Clerk - 25 hours per week

$26,146 - $26,146/Yr

Greene County Public Library - Yellow Springs, OH

Part-time - Entry Level

Yellow Springs, OH

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About the position

The Circulation Clerk at the Greene County Public Library is responsible for performing various library circulation and clerical tasks while maintaining a high level of customer service. This part-time position involves checking in and out library materials, assisting patrons, and managing circulation-related inquiries. The role requires working under direct supervision, with occasional independent problem-solving, to support the library's mission and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Check out and check in materials using a computerized system.
• Collect fines and charges for lost items.
• Enter renewals and reserves for materials.
• Register borrowers and handle circulation questions from patrons in person or by telephone.
• Sort materials to be shelved, including book-drop, delivery, and returns.
• Handle incomplete or damaged items and oversee the circulation hold shelf.
• Process the Paging List and run Search Ohio and Clear hold-shelf reports.
• Prepare requested items for Resource Sharing and perform opening and closing procedures.
• Process new materials, donations, and withdrawn materials.
• Repair and repackage damaged items and assist patrons in finding books and materials.
• Attend conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge.
• Keep abreast of information by reading emails and attending staff meetings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to provide knowledgeable customer service to assist library patrons.
• Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on-screen information.
• Proven computer skills and ability to input information into an automated system.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Some knowledge of library clerical principles, methods, techniques, and procedures.

Benefits

• Library pays an amount equal to 14% of each employee's salary into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).
• Employee pays 10% to OPERS.
• Library contributes a percentage of the employee's 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).
• 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).
• Dental insurance: employer pays for employee premium; additional coverage for dependents at employee expense.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).