Job Opportunity: Evening Circulation Services Clerk (part-time temporary)

We invite applicants for a part-time, temporary, Evening Circulation Services Clerk. To apply and see the full job description visit: https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/4898

Position Title: Evening Circulation Services Clerk (part-time temporary)

Job Purpose:

The Evening Circulation Services Clerk is a part time, temporary, evening position working under the supervision of the Circulation Services Coordinator to perform the duties listed below.

Essential Duties:

  • Provides patron assistance at the Circulation Desk. This includes:
  • Conducting circulation transactions (charging, discharging, reviewing, recalling, placing holds, and collecting fines and fees).
  • Registering new patrons.
  • Assisting with maintaining equipment (i.e. photocopiers, laptop computers, IPads, security gates), replenishing supplies, and reporting equipment malfunctions.
  • Answering telephone calls and assisting with circulation questions. Referring reference questions to Research and Scholarly Services.
  • Assisting with the sending of faxes.
  • Responding to and documenting violations of theft and damage to Library materials.
  • Processing monetary transactions.
  • Assisting patrons with use of the public catalog for finding material, especially reserves.
  • Monitors the Library for disruptive behavior and unauthorized persons; reports any disruptions to the Librarian in charge and/or University Police.
  • Clears the Library building at closing time. Ensures that the 24 hour spaces are clear of Library materials before closing.
  • Secures the library building at closing by locking/unlocking specific doors and gates and adjusting elevator settings.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

Customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Library work experience.

Additional Skills Required:

  1. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of users – students, faculty, administration, and public patrons, and to handle communications with tact, courtesy and discretion.
  2. Must be able to lift and move heavy cartons of books, weighing up to 40 lbs.
  3. Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission.

Schedule/Work Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:30-11:30 p.m. (24 hours per week) with some fluctuations in the summer and at exam times.