PT - Library Circulation Assistant 1 DALLAS

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY - 4.2

Dallas, TX Job Details Part-time $13.50 - $14.50 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Phone inquiries Library collection arrangement Shelving (library and archives technical processing) Furniture dusting Phone communication Shelf stocking Barcode scanners Cash register operations Stacking Resource access assistance for reference services Computer skills Clean workspace maintenance Library circulation services Communication skills Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Job Summary The Library Circulation Assistant 1 is responsible for circulation of library materials, assisting patrons, and maintaining the reference, periodical, and bookstack areas. Duties/Responsibilities Circulate library materials on the computer system: a) charge, discharge, renew materials; b) distribute holds and verify books on the hold shelf; c) create, renew, and edit user records. Use cash register to collect fees and overdue fines. Prepare books at the circulation desk for reshelving. Shelve reference books, periodicals, and regular stack books. File microforms. Answer the phone; provide limited information regarding library materials while directing more extensive reference questions to the reference librarian. Assist in searching for missing books. Dust shelves and perform other light cleaning tasks. Help patrons use the library's scanner. Help the supervisor prepare the reserve shelf. Perform other duties as necessary. Strong communication skills. Ability to work accurately with the library's classification system for shelving books. Ability to focus on details while also handling numerous interruptions at the front desk. Ability to work some Saturdays, evenings, and during the summers. Availability to work 10-20 hours per week. Preferred Skills/Abilities Capacity to commit to the position for two years. Previous library experience is beneficial but not necessary.