SUTTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Circulation Specialist

 

The Circulation Specialist is responsible for clerical work involving library support services

and services to patrons.

Example of Duties: 

• Performs all circulation desk duties using computerized system
• Performs all opening/closing procedures in work area/ public area
• Operates a variety of standard office and library machines
• Handles routine complaints and answers a variety of questions on the telephone and at the circulation desk
• Notifies patrons about reserved materials
• Performs basic reference work
• Assists patrons in locating materials through the OPAC or ILL
• Catalogs materials for circulation
• Carries out interlibrary loan procedures for incoming and outgoing library materials
• Prepares, withdraws and repairs materials
• Assists patrons in the operation of photocopiers and computers
• Answers directional, policy , and procedural questions of library patrons
• Provides access as needed to the genealogy and history collection
• Oversees the work of lower level staff
• Shelves materials as necessary

Job Environment: 
Work is performed in a typical library.

Basic Knowledge and Experience: 
Completion of high school education and previous work

experience indicative of ability to work independently on support staff functions which require many

skills.

 

Desired Qualifications:  
Must be able to provide friendly, high quality customer service; must

 pay attention to detail; must understand and follow written and oral directions; must be able to

to type and input computer data and must be able to maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, and the general public.

 

Physical Requirements:  Constant light to moderate physical effort required in performing duties.  Candidate must be able to walk and stand for extended periods, place books on shelves of varying height (frequently bending, kneeling, squatting or reaching to do so), lift boxes weighing up to 30 lbs., use office machines.

Wages:  Town of Sutton Classification and Compensation Plan:  Grade 0-4