Responsibilities and Duties:

● Greets and assists library users in the circulation area employing effective customer service skills.

● Performs general circulation routines: check-in, check-out, places holds, renews materials, issues new library cards, collects fines and fees, and processes courier items.

● Informs library users of library conduct and borrowing policies, enforcing them when appropriate.

● Respects the confidentiality of library users and records.

● Assists library users with locating library materials, including readers’ advisory, new materials requests, and use of public access computers and patron devices.

● Provides copying, faxing, and scanning and emailing services for patrons.

● Shelves various library materials accurately according to library classifications systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric).

● Assists at library events and programs as needed.

● Attends staff meetings and other meetings as needed.

● Performs general cleaning tasks.

● Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment: computer, internet, printer/copier, scanner, fax, telephone.

● Possesses excellent customer service skills.

● Possesses good research skills.

● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

● Ability to use alphanumeric order.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

● Ability to stand for long periods of time.

● Ability to file library materials on shelves ranging from 1 to 7 feet from the floor.

● Ability to move and/or lift materials up to 40 pounds and push and pull.

● Regular inside and occasional outside work environment.

● Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable all qualified individuals to perform these duties.

Qualifications:

● Age 18+.

● Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

● Work a flexible schedule during regular business hours and Saturdays.

● Passion for learning and reading.

● Willing to go above and beyond for patrons.

City of Loxley, AL

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