The University of St. Thomas

circulation job description

Circulation Assistant

Duties

Under general supervision, the following duties will be performed:

1. Check-out and check-in library materials from circulation and reserve collections using the Millenium (CLICnet) automated system.

2. Shelve books in the general collection according to the Library of Congress call number system.

3. Check-in books requested and received from other schools in the CLICnet; Shelve CLIC and Interlibrary Loan materials on Hold shelf.

4. Shelf read in assigned areas of library stacks to maintain correct call number order and neatness.

5. Provide customer service, patron support, and directional service at the circulation counter. Also answer telephones at the desk and route calls as necessary.

6. Prepare carts in the proper call number order for shelving, and sensitize books.

7. Accept money from patrons for copy cards, and make proper change and record the transaction correctly.

8. Work on special projects as necessary.

Qualifications

1. Must be able to communicate well with library users and co-workers.

2. Must be detail-oriented.

3. Basic computer skills necessary.

4. Must be dependable and punctual.

Days/Times:

Varying hours. Mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends may be available.

Contact

Shiromi Beach
Mail #5004
2115 Summit Ave.
Saint Paul, MN  55105
651-962-5494