Circulation Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part Time - Library Customer Service - Putnam County District Library-

Ottawa & Fort Jennings Locations

General Summary

Under the general direction of the Circulation Supervisor or Location Coordinator, this individual interacts directly with library users at the circulation desk performing a variety of clerical tasks dealing primarily with the circulation of materials to library users.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains good relations with public and staff.
• Greets library users, answers telephone and performs a wide range of clerical public contact duties.
• Uses library automated circulation system to circulate materials to library users including checking materials in and out, processing holds, registering borrowers, collecting fines and fees.
• Assists in department operations: Opening and closing the branch and circulation desk, counting money, using the financial functions to print and balance the cash sheet, emptying book and/or video drop.
• Performs activities involved in retrieval of overdue materials and acts as contact person for library users inquiring about overdue notices.
• Attends to public use of equipment.
• Provides users with general information about library services directing them to other personnel as needed.
• Performs general clerical duties for supervisor as assigned.
• Participates in meetings as required.
• Attends in-service workshops, meetings and conferences as appropriate.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Ability to learn general and library clerical methods and practices.
• Ability to learn the general rules and regulations of the library systems.
• Ability to learn library circulation procedures.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with library policies and procedures.
• Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically.
• Experience with computers and other common office equipment.
• Ability to read numbers and letters rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful work situation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and multiple locations in the county

Physical Demands:

• Ability to push or pull loaded book carts weighing up to 60 pounds
• Ability to move/or lift 25 pounds
• Physical activity includes but is not limited to prolonged periods of sitting, as well as periods of standing, walking, stretching, bending and stooping

Salary Range:

$14.41 per hour

Tentative Schedule:

MONDAYS 12:30 TO 7:30 at OTTAWA LIBRARY

TUESDAYS 9:30 TO 2:30 at OTTAWA LIBRARY

THURSDAYS 12:30 TO 7:30 at FORT JENNINGS LIBRARY

2 SATURDAYS per month 9:30 to 2:30 at FORT JENNINGS LIBRARY

Please send a resume to: Putnam County District Library 136 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH 45875 by NOVEMBER 12, 2026 or email it to putnamhr@seolibraries.org

Note: This job analysis describes the nature and level of assignments normally given in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional related duties may be assigned