Classified Ad Title:
Patron Services Assistant (West Branch Library) - Dayton Metro Library
Post Date
1/20/2022
Expiration Date
4/20/2022
Details:
The Dayton Metro Library is seeking a full-time Patron Services Assistant for the new West Branch Library. The new West Branch Library opens to the public on February 7, 2022. It has many amenities, including dedicated areas for teens and children, a quiet reading room, many meeting rooms, and more! The successful candidate will assist patrons with checking items in and out, registering patrons for new library cards and helping patrons resolve account issues. We are looking for a “people” person who is comfortable using computers. Join our team today!
DML is committed to cultivating inclusive environments and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. As such, we encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to apply, in addition to members of other marginalized groups.
Additional consideration may be given to individuals that are fluent in any non-English languages spoken in Montgomery County including Spanish, Mandarin, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Russian, Tagalog, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Turkish and Swahili.
Essential Job Duties
· Provides courteous, welcoming and prompt circulation services to all patrons. Charges, discharges and reserves library materials. Enters circulation data into computer. Assists patrons at self-check stations.
· Computes and collects fines, registers and issues library cards, registers voters and Golden Buckeye participants. Answers phone and responds to patron inquiries.
· Assists patrons in finding and selecting library materials, and in the use of the public computers, personal electronic devices, and library virtual materials.
· Processes book drop returns, sorts delivery and mail, routes materials, searches for holds and missing items, and processes unclaimed requests.
· Completes financial report, counts out cash drawer and coin bill acceptor, and makes a bank deposit as needed.
· Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as mending materials, ordering and maintaining office supplies, and filling displays as assigned.
Job Qualifications
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Knowledge of circulation policies and procedures preferred.
· General knowledge of PC equipment required.
· Schedule includes day, evening and Saturday hours.
Compensation and Benefits: The starting hourly wage is $15.18. A full benefits package is offered that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as paid time off.
Application Process: Please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three employment references to Jennifer Kadel at careers@daytonmetrolibrary.org. This position is open until filled.
The Dayton Metro Library is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Email:
careers@daytonmetrolibrary.org