The Wadleigh Memorial Library is seeking 2 friendly, helpful, customer-service oriented individuals to join our Circulation Department. The Circulation Assistant position is patron centered, detail oriented, and public facing. It offers an opportunity to learn new skills, serve the community, and be part of a friendly and collaborative staff.
Duties/ Description:
The role of Circulation Assistant involves a variety of library circulation and clerical tasks with a heavy concentration on public contact. Reports to the Circulation Supervisor.
The Circulation Assistant performs duties as assigned in the operation of the Circulation Department. With an emphasis on excellent customer service, duties include answering and redirecting incoming phone calls, fielding patron inquiries, checking library materials in and out, preparing materials for transfer to other libraries, managing patron accounts, shelving library materials, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and assisting other departments as assigned. Excellent phone manners and a pleasant demeanor are essential to this position.
These are 12.5 hour per week positions, primarily during the morning and afternoon hours, including being part of a Saturday rotation. Saturday hours (8:30-1:00) are in addition to the regular schedule. Occasional evenings may be required.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Benefits:
None
Hiring Wage Range:
Starting at $16.92 per hour
How to submit an application/resume:
To apply, please submit a completed application to the Library. Applications and the complete job description may be found on our website at: Employment | Wadleigh Memorial Library or picked up at the library. You may also include a resume and statement of interest as part of the submission. Review of applications will begin immediately.
U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://discover.wadleighlibrary.org/employment
Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.
Submissions may be delivered in person, mailed to Wadleigh Memorial Library, Attn: Annika Weis, 49 Nashua Street, Milford, NH 03055 or emailed to aweis@wadleighlibrary.org.
Duties/ Description:
The role of Circulation Assistant involves a variety of library circulation and clerical tasks with a heavy concentration on public contact. Reports to the Circulation Supervisor.
The Circulation Assistant performs duties as assigned in the operation of the Circulation Department. With an emphasis on excellent customer service, duties include answering and redirecting incoming phone calls, fielding patron inquiries, checking library materials in and out, preparing materials for transfer to other libraries, managing patron accounts, shelving library materials, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and assisting other departments as assigned. Excellent phone manners and a pleasant demeanor are essential to this position.
These are 12.5 hour per week positions, primarily during the morning and afternoon hours, including being part of a Saturday rotation. Saturday hours (8:30-1:00) are in addition to the regular schedule. Occasional evenings may be required.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
- High school graduate, with one year of customer service experience preferred.
- Detail oriented and willing to learn Dewey Decimal system, automated circulation system, and library circulation policies and procedures.
- Able to maintain a professional, pleasant demeanor when interacting with members of the public.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Able to prioritize tasks.
- Possess basic typing/computer skills and be comfortable with technology.
Benefits:
None
Hiring Wage Range:
Starting at $16.92 per hour
How to submit an application/resume:
To apply, please submit a completed application to the Library. Applications and the complete job description may be found on our website at: Employment | Wadleigh Memorial Library or picked up at the library. You may also include a resume and statement of interest as part of the submission. Review of applications will begin immediately.
U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://discover.wadleighlibrary.org/employment
Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.
Submissions may be delivered in person, mailed to Wadleigh Memorial Library, Attn: Annika Weis, 49 Nashua Street, Milford, NH 03055 or emailed to aweis@wadleighlibrary.org.
