Classified Ad Title:
Circulation Leader Job Opening Hubbard Public Library
Post Date
5/31/2022
Expiration Date
8/29/2022
Details:
Hubbard Public Library Phone: 330-534-3512
436 West Library Street
Hubbard, Ohio 44425-1793 Web: www.beyond-books.org
Job Opportunity
Position: Circulation Leader
· Full Time – 40 hours a week – including some evenings and weekends.
· $14.60 per hour
Qualifications:
· College degree preferred. Equivalent work experience considered.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
· Ability to communicate with the TS/Circulation Supervisor about schedule changes, issues, suggestions, information, etc.
· Ability to efficiently use a computer
· Ability to fairly delegate tasks
· Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
· Ability to help in TSD when needed
· Ability to learn computer hardware and software applications used in the library.
· Ability to perform filing and other clerical tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy
· Ability to present a warm, welcoming image in working with the public both in person and on the phone (more than 90% of the workweek).
· Ability to work independently, often without direct supervision.
· Willingness to learn and use library services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Answers directional questions and refers all reference questions and problems to the Information Desk.
· Assigns additional jobs to circulation staff as needed.
· Charges and discharges library materials according to established procedures and empties material return bins regularly.
· Circulation leader will keep TS/Circulation Supervisor informed of any changes, including but not limited to schedule, changes, solutions, issues, etc.
· Clears library tables nightly and keeps reading and new materials display areas in order.
· Collects fines and charges for overdue, lost, or damaged materials.
· Completes the monthly safety check and report. [Replace batteries in flashlights if needed, among other tasks.]
· Completes the OPLIN Support Report, Unique reports, duplicate cards report, and other reports as assigned. [May delegate some reports.]
· Daily reset of people counter
· Maintenance of circulation desk supplies and signage of Library hours and closings.
· Maintenance of library materials (cleaning, mending, replacing cases, shelf reading and straightening, shifting, monthly weeding of newspapers, and other items as assigned).
· Notifies patrons of unclaimed holds.
· Know and relay Circulation and Library policies to patrons.
· Magazine’s donation list. Keep a list of all patrons and magazines, and call when available.
· Order holiday signs and posts two weeks before the holiday. Inform your supervisors when any supplies are running low to reorder more.
· Performs opening and closing duties according to established procedures.
· Performs other related duties as assigned by Technical Services/Circulation Department Supervisor.
· Prepare and mail letters for Overdrive/Libby, Virtual, and physical cards (other mailings as assigned)
· Promptly relays all issues and suggestions to Technical Services/Circulation Department Supervisor.
· Provides on-the-job training for the circulation department and identifies additional training as needed.
· Register borrowers (physical and virtual cards), explain lending rules and follow up by verifying that all borrowers’ information is correct on the computer (including physical, virtual cards, etc.).
· Renews (expired registrations and library materials).
· Reserves all holds
· Schedules, supervises, maintains, and delegates workflow of all clerical duties at the Circulation desk.
· Strong working knowledge of the library’s ILS (Integrated Library System).
· Tracks flex-time hours, approves schedule changes of the entire circulation staff and endorses and verifies timesheets.
· Upholds and enforces library policies and procedures
· Verifies bi-monthly timesheets.
· Verifies voter registration is complete.
· Weed out “virtual cards.”
· Weekly overdue and lost notices.
· Weekly/monthly statistical reports
· Other duties as assigned (including assisting your supervisor with any assigned tasks)
· Order close and open signs for the library (post sign two weeks before date)
Effort Required:
· Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
· Agility and strength for pushing loaded book trucks and shelving and retrieving library materials stored from near floor level to 90” high.
· Much lifting and carrying of stacks of books and similar weights up to 25 lbs.
· Must be able to travel off-site for training and other job-related activities.
· Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.
· Requires attention to visual detail and manual dexterity to handle computer mouse, keyboard, printer, label maker, and other office equipment.
· Work generally requires standing and walking over 90% of the time
Submit cover letter, resume, and references (including contact information) to:
Charlene Helsel-Kather, TS/Circulation Supervisor
436 W. Liberty Street, Hubbard, OH 44425 Charlene@beyond-books.org
330-534-7836 (fax)
Application Deadline: Opened until Filled
Contact:
Charlene Helsel-Kather
Home Phone:
3305343512
Work Phone:
3305343512 6102
Email:
charlene@beyond-books.org
Website:
https://www.beyond-books.org/