[Michlib-l] Circulation Position Available at Ferndale Area District Library

[Kelly Bennett]

*The Ferndale Area District Library seeks a qualified candidate for a
Part-Time Circulation Specialist positionPosition Title: Circulation
SpecialistReports to: Head of CirculationHours per week: 25, primarily
evenings and weekends, including SundaysStarting pay: $13.00 per
hourBenefits include: Holidays and paid time offApplication Deadline:
Preference will be given to applications received by February 12, 2018.
Interviews will begin immediately.The Ferndale Library seeks a part-time
employee to join our library family! Fast-paced customer-service oriented
environment brings you in contact with a diverse blend of people. Be the
first to see all of the new releases in books, movies, and music!*




*Please send your resume, cover letter and application to:
kelly at ferndalepubliclibrary.org <kelly at ferndalepubliclibrary.org> with the
subject: Circulation Position -Your Last NameApplication can be found at:
http://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fadl-emp-app.pdf
<http://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fadl-emp-app.pdf>Preference
will be given to applicants with experience working in Library Network
libraries.Job Responsibilities include:*



* - Checking in/out of library materials- Answering patron queries in
person and via telephone, including placing holds and renewing items-
Ability to exercise judgment in the performance of tasks- Assisting patrons
in operating machines such as photocopiers, fax, scanners and computers-
Aiding patrons in the retrieval of holds- Issuing  library cards;
Responsible for accuracy in library patron records; maintaining  strict
confidentiality of operations and records as dictated by the Library
Privacy Act- Provides friendly and helpful public service to Library
patrons of all ages- Off desk duties may include cash handling and
processing of library materials selected by other staff members- Other
duties of comparable level of difficulty and responsibility as required*






*Desired Qualities include: - Thorough knowledge of principles, methods,
practices and procedures of professional library work, with a special
emphasis on knowledge of circulation services - Enthusiasm and commitment
to public service excellence- Strong attention to detail- Ability to remain
calm in a high traffic, fast-paced environment- Ability to maintain
effective interpersonal relationships with library patrons and deal
tactfully with the public; ability to speak and write effectively;
cooperate effectively with co-workers- Be self-motivated and able to
exercise initiative and independent judgment; possess appropriate computer
skills*











*Preferred Skills include: - Experience with SirsiDynix Workflows-
Experience working in a Library Network libraryEducation and Experience
Requirements: - High School diploma plus six months of related experience
and training which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities;
some college preferred.- Progressively responsible experience working with
library circulation systems and cash registersPhysical demands: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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with
hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.Hand-eye coordination
necessary to operate computers and office equipment.The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Most
job tasks require reading a diverse amount of printed and computer
material.*
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