Job Summary:

This is proactive and friendly work involving support services and services to patrons.

Work involves responsibility for routine circulation, shelf maintenance, and clerical functions, using

an automated circulation system. Duties include charging library materials in and out, shelving library

materials, data inputting, and telephone answering. The position is also vested with making beginning-level library clerical decisions. The work requires that the employee have some knowledge, skill, and

ability in library clerical functions.

Supervision:

Works under the immediate supervision of the Head of Circulation or the Library Executive Director.

Examples of Duties:

• Charges books, magazines, and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk and collects fines using an automated circulation system
• Discharges incoming library materials and inspect them for damage
• Assist customers in finding materials in the library and through interlibrary loan
• Performs routine library computer functions
• Operates a variety of standard office and library machines
• Answers telephones and provides information or refers and transfers calls
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Shelf reading
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some Knowledge of library clerical procedures and practices
• Good knowledge of clerical practices
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Skill in typing and the ability to perform data entry
• Good ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Good ability to pay attention to detail
• Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, and the general public

Qualifications:

A high school diploma and some experience using libraries, or the equivalent combination of education

and experience substituting on the basis of one year of experience for each year of education.

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Can submit in person or to CircStaff@OttawaLibrary.org No phone calls, please.  Taking applications through April 10, 2023. Position open until filled