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.