MASSACHUSETTS LIBRARY SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION COLLECTION
GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Library Circulation Assistant
STATUS: FORMCHECKBOX Full FORMCHECKBOX PART-TIME
DATE PREPARED: February 28, 2006 HRS WORKED PER WK: Varies
APPOINTED BY: Library Trustees Scheduled Work Hours: Varies
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides services to the public using an automated circulation system. |
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Library Director |
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DIRECT REPORTING STAFF
Volunteers |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific Key Elements/Tasks and Specialized Tasks to be Accomplished.
I. Circulation Services.
A. Staffs the circulation desk.
1. Checks out/in library materials.
2. Shelves and shelf-reads library materials.
3. Processes reserve/hold/ILL requests.
4. Processes overdue notices.
5. Provides reference services (by telephone and in person).
6. Answers telephone queries.
7. Monitors use of the library.
8. Records patron usage statistics.
9. Handles patron complaints in absence of Library Director.
10. Assists patrons in using library technology. (Example: automated card catalog, the Internet, word processing software)
11. Assists patrons in locating library materials.
12. Registers new patrons.
13. Collects and records copier/fax fees.
14. Collects and records monetary donations.
15. Informs patrons of and enforces library policies.
16. Supervises/trains volunteers.
17. Opens/closes the library facility as required.
B. Provides readers advisory.
C. Maintains book displays.
II. Other related duties as required.
A. Cleans computers.
B. Addresses space constraint issues through the rearrangement of furniture and materials.
Streamlines daily activities/duties/workloadQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE (List knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements)
REQUIRED:
Experience and genuine enjoyment of working with patrons of diverse ages and
ethnicities; enthusiasm, energy, accuracy, organization and service-orientation;
ability to learn and use basic reference techniques; willingness and ability to
learn new library procedures; ability to work independently and adapt to a
fast-paced work environment; ability to supervise volunteers; computer literacy;
commitment to ongoing professional development; dependable and flexible with
regard to hours; high school diploma.
DESIRABLE:
Library experience; experience using Innovative Interfaces or other automated
library system; Basic Library Techniques Training courses; BA/BS.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
REMARKS
Ability to use computers/peripherals, photocopier and fax machine.
Light, physical effort may be required in performing typical library functions
such as carrying and shelving books. Also, frequent standing, walking,
bending, reaching and climbing are requirements of this job.
SIGNATURE OF INCUMBENT PRINTED NAME AND TITLE --- DATE
RECOMMENDED BY:______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Town Administrator
PRINTED NAME DATE
APPROVED BY:________________________________________________________________________
Signature Board of Selectmen, Chair
PRINTED NAME DATE
Copy to: FORMCHECKBOX Personnel Committee
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