Job Announcement
West Baton Rouge Parish Library, Circulation Manager, Library Assistant III
West Baton Rouge Parish Library, Port Allen, Louisiana, is seeking applicants for the position of Circulation Manager. The position becomes available November 1, 2013.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma plus five years of library experience; minimum of two years of college preferred. Public service attitude, knowledge of computer operations, oral and written communication skills, organizational skills.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides primary point of public contact. Provides excellent customer service assistance to the public in checking materials in and out, accessing and maintaining individual library accounts. Assists with locating materials and information, computer use including word processing skills, Internet, and databases. Operates the automated circulation system. Trains and supervises subordinates. Facilitates professional cooperation and communication with all library departments. Maintains the orderliness of the circulation area. Saturday and evening scheduling required. Requires bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Circulates materials to the public, including overdue notices, collection of fines and fees, processing items returned with damage, and maintaining appropriate notes and records.
- Compiles and prepares Morning Reports and Monthly Reports.
- Assists the public with databases and information as needed.
- Instructs and supervises circulation staff in professional protocol with the public and contract employees such as security guards, service workers, performers, etc.
- Approves and submits security guard time sheets for payment.
- Maintains Summer Reading Lists from schools.
- Maintains meeting room booking calendar and reservation forms.
- Orders and organizes Federal and State Tax Forms.
- Maintains public copy machine and outgoing faxing service.
- Actively promotes all library-sponsored programming to the public.
- Performs other duties as required.
SUPERVISION:
Received – Director, Assistant Director
Exercised – Circulation Assistants, Student Workers
SALARY: Depends on qualifications and experience within the range of $24,821 - $42,452.
Applications are available at www.wbr.lib.la.us or at the circulation desk (830 North Alexander Avenue, Port Allen, Louisiana). Acceptable background check and drug screening required for employment. West Baton Rouge Parish Library is an equal opportunity employer.