Part-time Circulation Assistant

Status:
Non-exempt, hourly ($15/hour) Includes paid time off per Paid Leave for All Workers Act

Schedule:

Primarily Saturdays, weekdays and evenings as required

The Chillicothe Public Library District is seeking a welcoming, compassionate, energetic, innovative, self-motivated individual to provide outstanding service and support in a public library setting. The part-time Circulation Assistant will primarily be responsible for providing exceptional customer service at a busy Circulation Desk. The ideal candidate will have exceptional time-management skills and can effectively prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.

This is a non-exempt, part-time position responsible for providing circulation services to users.

• Welcome all library users with a friendly, and courteous approach.
• Perform check-in, check-out, and renewal of library materials.
• Place holds for requested items.
• Register, renew and update patron accounts, including collecting payments for fines and fees.
• Assist patrons with library computers, copier and scanner.
• Respond to telephone inquiries.
• Communicate library policies and procedures courteously and accurately.
• Conduct basic reference and reader’s advisory searches.
• Enthusiastically promote library services and programs.
• Other reasonable duties and tasks as assigned.

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgement/discretion when working with the public and staff.
• Organized, detail oriented, and exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand or sit at length and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule that can accommodate day, evening & weekend hours.

• Minimum:
  High School diploma, GED/equivalent, and two years of customer service experience.
• Preferred: LTA or associates degree with at least one year of customer service experience.

Chillicothe Public Library District
430 N Bradley Ave
Chillicothe , IL

Chillicothe Public Library District, Peoria County

Primarily Saturdays, weekdays and evenings as required