TCPLS Job Openings
Circulation Department Assistant
Part-time; 19 hours p/week including nights & weekends
(Starting at $11 p/hr)
The TCPLS Thomasville branch is seeking a warm, friendly individual who is resourceful, dependable, flexible and able to work both independently and as
part of a team.
Responiblities include:
- Enforcing and abiding by library policies.
- Participating in the operation of the Circulation desk:
- Checking materials in and out of the library.
- Shelving materials in their proper places.
- Issuing and re-issuing patron library cards.
- Handling telephone renewals and other requests.
- Answering directional questions.
- Assisting patrons with selection of materials.
- Placing holds, calling patrons, and retrieving hold items.
- Printing, mailing, and calling for overdue notices.
- Monitoring behavior of patrons for safety and for library policy.
- Assisting patrons of all ages and abilities in locating information and physical items within the library.
- Showing patrons how to use the library resources, including computers.
- Assisting patrons with the use of the copy machine.
- Keeping shelves and materials neat and ready for use.
- Closing library when scheduled.
- Other duties when assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be dependable, flexible, and creative.
- Must have positive attitude, good judgment, patience, courtesy, excellent computer skills, good written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of all library departments.
- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, squat and lift up to 15 pounds.
- Must have a working knowledge of using computers.
Education:
High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
Applications available at the Circulation Desk. Resumes accepted via email to circulation@tcpls.org. Resumes and applications to be submitted to Joanita Cook, Circulation Manager.