PT-Circulation Associate - Evansville, United States - Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Description

WORKING AT EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY

At Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL), we cultivate curiosity by creating wonder, and we envision communities united through shared exploration and understanding.

Bring your whole self to work each day and be authentically you. You bring a unique perspective and life view to the work we do for and with our community. As an EVPL employee, you should feel supported and empowered to think forward and to problem solve with your colleagues. At EVPL your voice, your lived experiences, and YOU matter Each individual adds to the team as a whole, and every role makes a difference in how we impact Evansville and Vanderburgh County.

Part-time Circulation Associate - EVPL Central

Hours:Part-time 20 hours

Starting Pay: $15.00

Part-time benefits include: paid holidays, sick leave, and access to on-site wellness clinic

Must be available to work all public service hours; which includes weekends and occasional Sundays at EVPL Central

POSITION SUMMARY

The Circulation Associate provides in person and telephone assistance to current and potential library patrons. The Circulation Associate explains library policies, circulates library materials, and issues library cards using the integrated library system, assists with library technology or patron questions, and shelves materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In cooperation with the Circulation Services Manager and other colleagues, the Circulation Associate will advance the library's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and brand.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Efficiently work the circulation desk - processing materials, collecting fees and addressing issues.
• Professionally verify patron information before checking library materials in/out, explains privileges for holding a library card, and issues library cards to patrons.
• Assist patrons with library technology and understanding policies, programs, and services offered by the library.
• Participate in weeding and organizing materials, addressing missing item parts returned by patrons.
• Competently collect and record monies received.
• Sort, shift, shelve and weed library materials; monitor the condition of the shelves.
• Participates in special projects, or other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years' experience working in direct customer service.
• Must have reliable and timely transportation to and from work.

Preferred:

• 1+ years' experience in a public library setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Google Suite products.
• A continuous learner with a welcoming attitude, a collaborative work ethic, and a desire to go above and beyond to serve our diverse community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle, or feel. Work frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions. Work occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching or crawling. This position requires close vision. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Work requires preparing or analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, and observing general surroundings and activities. Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).