Winthrop, MN · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
... circulation routines to ensure accurate and timely movement of items between TDS locations. · Assist in library collection duties including shelving, weeding and creating displays. · Assist in ...
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Winthrop, MN · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
... circulation routines to ensure accurate and timely movement of items between TDS locations. · Assist in library collection duties including shelving, weeding and creating displays. · Assist in ...
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A library circulation assistant provides basic support to the circulation clerk, other library staff, and patrons. Your daily responsibilities involve maintaining circulation and the circulation desk, returning books and reference materials to the shelves, shelf maintenance as necessary, and clerical functions like data entry. Additional duties include checking books, magazines, and other library materials in and out, inputting data, and assisting patrons in person and over the phone. You are responsible for referring in-depth research requests to librarians.
| Aspect | Library Circulation Assistant | Library Clerk |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; some positions may prefer library experience | High school diploma or equivalent; minimal certification needed |
| Work Environment | Public library, school library, or academic library setting | Public or academic library, often in customer service roles |
| Job Responsibilities | Checking out/in materials, managing holds, assisting patrons with library systems | Checking out materials, managing returns, assisting with basic library tasks |
| Common Usage | Often used interchangeably in job postings and industry | Similar roles, sometimes used in different regions or institutions |
Both roles involve assisting with library operations and customer service, with slight variations in responsibilities and terminology. The Library Circulation Assistant typically has a broader scope in managing circulation systems, while the Library Clerk may focus more on basic check-out and returns. Both positions require similar credentials and work environments, making them closely related in the library industry.
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$15 - $17/hr
Part-time
Posted 2 days ago
New
Position Summary: Assist the library is all library operations to effectively meet the needs of library patrons as directed by the Director. Provide hands on support and leadership to summer reading program including preparing and facilitating art classes, story times and other activities. This position is an addition to the library team for part-time hours in the summer and other days as needed and will be trained to staff the library independently if needed.
Position Funding: Regular hours supporting library functions will be funded by the City of Winthrop. Hours providing art classes for the Summer Reading Program will be paid by TDS Legacy Grant funds.
Essential Job Duties:
· Assist with all functions of library to ensure efficient and effective operations.
· Prepare and facilitate art classes for the Summer Reading Program.
· Provide a high level of customer service in person and over the phone (explaining library policies, answer questions, use library resources and equipment.)
· Perform circulation routines to ensure accurate and timely movement of items between TDS locations.
· Assist in library collection duties including shelving, weeding and creating displays.
· Assist in planning library programming and provide staff to events as directed by Library Director.
· Attend staff meetings/trainings as needed.
· Independently perform library operations duties as directed and scheduled.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Customer service skills for general public of all ages
· Office administration skills including: written and verbal communications, basic math skills, keyboarding, computer systems knowledge and internet knowledge.
· General knowledge of libraries and interest in books and reading.
· General art knowledge sufficient to facilitate art exploration and discovery experiences.
· Ability to work independently.
· Ability to work effectively with Library Director and other employees.
· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and bend or lift up to 20 lbs.
· Ability to plan and organize tasks within a project.
Reports To: Library Directors
Pay: $15-17 / hour
Hours: 6-10 hours weekly.
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