Lead Circulation Clerk

Job Summary
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This position is responsible for Circulation duties in accordance with established library policies and procedures. This person is a vibrant and energetic customer service team member, who helps make sure everything runs smoothly. Adhering to library policy, the employee assists patrons with the use of library materials and resources, participates in professional development in order to make pertinent contributions to the library and community, and possesses a drive to produce quality work.

This is a part-time position with regularly scheduled hours, which may vary due to any emergent situation.

Supervised by:Assistant Director

Schedule: 27 hours/week

• Monday 9am-3pm
• Thursday 9am-3pm
• Alternating Fridays and Saturdays: 9am – 5 pm (work 8/14/26, 8/22/26, 8/28/26 etc.)
• Sundays (Labor Day - Memorial Day) as assigned

Interacts with:Community and Staff

Responsibilities and Position Functions:

• Confers with Assistant Director on implementations of changes to current integrated library systems, polices, procedures, etc.
• Assists with training of circulation staff during onboarding or when changes to hardware or software occur.
• Creates and updates Circulation Procedure Manual.
• Coordinates daily breaks and special projects among desk staff to ensure adequate coverage.
• Confirms daily workflows tasks are completed.
• Tracks returns of special collection items.
• Maintains library patron records. Reviews and corrects as needed.
• Serves as staff member in charge as needed.
• Provide consistent, gracious, equitable and friendly service to patrons and staff.
• Safeguards patron privacy with discretion.
• Greets and directs library patrons.
• Answers telephone courteously and routes calls correctly.
• Charges and discharges library materials in accordance with established library policies and procedures.
• Issues library cards according to policy and procedures.
• Manages fines and fees in integrated library system.
• Communicates library policies and procedures to patrons in an accurate and courteous manner.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing and filing.
• Performs opening/ closing procedures.
• Follows cash register procedures.
• Assists patrons with the copy machine, printer, & fax machine as needed
• Maintain the appearance and order of work area and the new book collection.
• Preforms other duties as assigned
• Participates in continuing education opportunities as offered.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Library experience in Circulation required.
• Sirsi Dynix workflows and/or SWAN library experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
• Must be available to work assigned weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including:
  Word, Excel, Power Point
• Competent communication skills—telephone, written, and in-person.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to exercise reasonable and independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to adapt to and effectively implement change.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.
• Ability to follow library policies and procedure.
• Must provide own transportation.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, ability to push carts of library materials weighing up to 100 pounds frequently, lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently.

Will require standing for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical library environment.

Salary: $17.00-$20.00/hr DOQ

Prairie Trails Public Library
8449 Moody Ave
Burbank , IL 60459

Prairie Trails Public Library District , Cook County

Monday 9am-3pm

Wednesday 9am-5pm

Thursday 9am-3pm

Alternating Fridays and Saturdays: 9am – 5 pm (work 8/14/26, 8/22/26, 8/28/26 etc.)

Sundays (Labor Day - Memorial Day) as assigned on rotating basis. Sundays are paid time and a half.