Job Description  

The main purpose of this position is to assist with staffing the Circulation desk and maintaining efficient public service. This position also covers shifts on the Youth Services desk, as needed. 

Details  

LOCATION:  Mishawaka Library (location subject to change)  

DEPARTMENT: Adult Services 

HOURS:  Part-Time  

• 30 hours per week  

• Includes evenings and Saturday rotation (hours subject to change) 

WAGE:  $17.00  

  

Essential Job Duties  

• Learn and follow general library operating policies 

• Prepare the circulation desk for daily operation 

• Check out and check in all types of library materials; assist patrons with the self-check system 

• Shelve all types of library materials 

• Figure fines and collect monies 

• Issue library cards using patron registration procedures 

• Process reserves, holds, interlibrary loans and damaged materials 

• Process mail according to identified procedures 

• Answer the phone and direct calls to appropriate staff 

• Complete assigned shelf reading and maintain department organization 

• Work independently using good organizational skills 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Requirements  

Qualifications  

• High School diploma or equivalent 

 

Work Skills 

• Ability to communicate and work well with patrons and staff 

• Basic computer skills and ability to type accurately 

• Basic math skills 

• Ability to learn the library’s automated circulation system 

• Ability to work independently and accurately 

• Ability to learn new skills and follow directions 

 

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to pull a loaded cart 

• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds 

• Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop  

• Ability, stamina, and balance to perform basic movements frequently 

  

Additional Details  

CLASSIFICATION:  2-Associate  

CERTIFICATION:  n/a 

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt 
BENEFITS: As specified in the latest edition of the staff handbook or as amended by the   

Board of Trustees 

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:  Adult Services Team Leader 

  

Job Description

The main purpose of this position is to assist with staffing the Circulation desk and maintaining efficient public service.

Details

LOCATION:  Mishawaka Library (location subject to change)

DEPARTMENT: Circulation Services

HOURS:  Part-Time

• 24 hours per week
• Includes evenings and Saturday rotation (hours subject to change)

WAGE:  $17.00

 

Essential Job Duties

• Learn and follow general library operating policies
• Prepare the circulation desk for daily operation
• Check out and check in all types of library materials; assist patrons with the self-check system
• Shelve all types of library materials
• Figure fines and collect monies
• Issue library cards using patron registration procedures
• Process reserves, holds, interlibrary loans and damaged materials
• Process mail according to identified procedures
• Answer the phone and direct calls to appropriate staff
• Complete assigned shelf reading and maintain department organization
• Demonstrate good organizational and time management skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

 

Work Skills

• Ability to communicate and work well with patrons and staff
• Basic computer skills and ability to type accurately
• Basic math skills
• Ability to learn the library’s automated circulation system
• Ability to work independently and accurately
• Ability to learn new skills and follow directions

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pull a loaded cart
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds
• Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop
• Ability, stamina, and balance to perform basic movements frequently

 

Additional Details

CLASSIFICATION:  2-Associate

CERTIFICATION:  n/a

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
BENEFITS: As specified in the latest edition of the staff handbook or as amended by the   Board of Trustees

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:  Circulation Services Team Leader

 

How to Apply

• Download a MPHPL Employment Application
• Submit application to hr@mphpl.org