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Circulation Module 2: Duties and Expectations of Circulation Workers

Circulation Apprentice I

Grade Level: 1

Contract: 10 hours per week

Description: 

  • Receives extensive training and practice in basic circulation work, which includes computerized check in and check out of all circulating materials, registration of new patrons, reserve operations, all other general circulation desk duties, and appropriate public demeanor and appearance.
  • Acquires basic knowledge of the online catalog.
  • Performs regular departmental housekeeping tasks, such as shelving books, dusting, shelf-reading, etc.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Circulation Assistant II

Grade Level: 2

Contract: 10 hours per week

Description: 

  • Receives extensive training and practice in basic circulation work, which includes computerized check in and check out of all circulating materials, registration of new patrons, reserve operations, all other general circulation desk duties, and appropriate public demeanor and appearance.
  • Acquires basic knowledge of 

Circulation Assistant III

Grade Level: 3

Contract: 10 hours per week

Description: 

  • Assumes the duties listed for Circulation Assistant I and II.
  • Becomes proficient in using the automated circulation system, assumes more responsibility for desk duties.
  • Assumes other duties as directed.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • May perform duties such as reserve processing, student/faculty charge processes, look up prices of new books, etc. depends on the needs of the department and individual abilities.
  • See that the workplace and environs are clean.

Circulation Associate IV

Grade Level: 4

Contract: 10 hours per week

Description: 

  • Performs the duties listed for Circulation Assistant.
  • Assumes senior responsibility for library building and operations during times when no full-time library staff is present. This may include responsibility to help close the building.
  • Assists Circulation Staff in training and supervising.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.
  • See that the workplace and environs are clean.