Circulation Attendant

We have an opening for a Circulation Attendant at the Wauwatosa Public Library! This position assists patrons at the circulation desk and performs some filing duties.

The starting pay for this position is $21.83/hour.

Schedule for this position:

• Monday: 1-5pm
• Tuesday: 4-8pm
• Wednesday: 1-5pm
• Thursday: 11:30-8pm
• Working every third weekend for a total of 20 hours/week.

• Process borrower applications for library cards
• Check materials out and in, verifying content
• Receive and sort daily delivery of materials from other libraries
• Search shelves for items requested by other libraries
• Arrange books on carts for return to shelves
• Accept library fines/fees and record receipt of money
• Respond to customer inquiries in person, on the telephone, and via email and refer customers to the proper department within the library
• Resolve patron complaints and/or refer to supervisor

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Clerical experience in a public library setting.
• Basic proficiency in operating computers.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to bend and stoop; ability to push carts weighing up to 150 pounds on a regular basis and ability to stand on a continuous basis.
• Availability to work during the business hours of the library including weekends and evenings.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to lift, manipulate and carry; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, reach, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.