Part-Time Circulation Assistant II

Job Purpose

Alamance County Public Libraries (ACPL) is seeking a children’s Circulation Assistant.

Within this position the Circulation Assistant will be expected to provide excellent customer service, interacting directly with library patrons at the Checkout and Children’s Desk. Performs a variety of clerical tasks dealing primarily with the circulation of materials. Must be able to perform physically demanding duties related to checking in, checking out and shelving materials in a busy environment.

This is a temporary/on call part-time - non-benefited role, 13 hour per week position including at least two evenings per week and two weekends per month.

Best candidates will possess a strong commitment to provide excellent customer service including the ability to provide customer-focused service for a positive library experience and to relate tactfully and courteously with a wide range of diverse patrons and community members. Having a willingness to learn library trends, local community happenings, literature and popular reading trends in necessary.

• Promote ACPL’s values and mission.
• Follow and enforce established library policies and procedures.
• Work all public service desks at May Memorial Public Library and other branches as needed.
• Assist with the maintenance of library collections.
• Assist patrons through reference interactions, reader advisory inquires and in the use of technology and online resources.
• Increase skills and knowledge through professional reading, workshops and webinars.
• Make new library cards for patrons.
• Help patrons locate items (in our library or at a branch)
• Check materials in and out on patron accounts, empty book returns.
• Organize returned items in alphabetical or numerical order in preparation to be re-shelved.
• Shelve library materials.
• Receive payments for fines and fees.
• Assist patrons with the Self-Check-out.
• Answer phones and route calls to appropriate staff.
• Call and write up holds, pull messages.
• Take responsibility for the appearance of the library, including the condition of shelves and displays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Alamance County Public Libraries (ACPL) is seeking a children’s Circulation Assistant.

Within this position the Circulation Assistant will be expected to provide excellent customer service, interacting directly with library patrons at the Checkout and Children’s Desk. Performs a variety of clerical tasks dealing primarily with the circulation of materials. Must be able to perform physically demanding duties related to checking in, checking out and shelving materials in a busy environment.

This is a temporary/on call part-time - non-benefited role, 13 hour per week position including at least two evenings per week and two weekends per month.

Best candidates will possess a strong commitment to provide excellent customer service including the ability to provide customer-focused service for a positive library experience and to relate tactfully and courteously with a wide range of diverse patrons and community members. Having a willingness to learn library trends, local community happenings, literature and popular reading trends in necessary.

• Promote ACPL’s values and mission.
• Follow and enforce established library policies and procedures.
• Work all public service desks at May Memorial Public Library and other branches as needed.
• Assist with the maintenance of library collections.
• Assist patrons through reference interactions, reader advisory inquires and in the use of technology and online resources.
• Increase skills and knowledge through professional reading, workshops and webinars.
• Make new library cards for patrons.
• Help patrons locate items (in our library or at a branch)
• Check materials in and out on patron accounts, empty book returns.
• Organize returned items in alphabetical or numerical order in preparation to be re-shelved.
• Shelve library materials.
• Receive payments for fines and fees.
• Assist patrons with the Self-Check-out.
• Answer phones and route calls to appropriate staff.
• Call and write up holds, pull messages.
• Take responsibility for the appearance of the library, including the condition of shelves and displays.
• Other duties as assigned.