A Circulation Desk Clerk performs basic clerical tasks at the library desk and serves the patrons. Examples of duties disbursed by these clerks are listed on the Circulation Desk Clerk Resume as – helping patrons in finding their books; charging books, magazines, and other library holdings; replacing books, magazines, and other books on shelves, discharging incoming materials using automated circulation systems; operating a variety of office and library machines; answering the telephone and providing routine information, and performing routine book maintenance and processing tasks.
The most sought-after skills for the post include the following – deep understanding of library clerical practices and procedures; sound knowledge of clerical practices; good knowledge of the English language; skillful in typing and the ability to perform data entry using the computer terminal; and attention to details. A high school diploma along with some experience in using libraries is commonly preferred.
Summary : To obtain a Circulation Desk Clerk position in a desk services agency that promotes optimum service and performance to program participants in transitional. Excellent desk management experience. Experience in data collection and analysis.
Answered phones, make copies, send faxes, check library material in and out.
Helped patrons find library materials.
Provided patrons with the best customer care.
Answered multiple phone lines at one time.
Performed general circulation and patron front-line services, such as check-in and check-out library materials.
Calculated and collected fines for overdue materials; meeting room scheduling, phone support, patron registration, etc.
Assisted library patrons with item retrieval, ready reference, and readers advisory requests, and general service questions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Summary : A hardworking, energetic, and vibrant individual with excellent communication and customer service skills looking for a career that exudes these qualities.
Assisted Patrons in person and by phone with searches and placing holds for materials.
Charged out and check in books and materials.
Shelved by alpha or numeric category.
Collected payments for overdue, lost, or damaged materials.
Counted the cash drawer when closing the Library.
Interacted with Patrons and children.
Performed assigned projects book displays, preparing auditorium for special events, summer reading programs, and conducting library tours.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Certificate In Accountant
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Objective : Seeking employment with a company where I can utilize talents and skills to grow and expand the company. Responsible for creating an inviting atmosphere and offering excellent customer service at the Library circulation.
Skills : Active Listening, Judgment, and Decision Making.
Description :
Provided research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community patrons.
Assisted with the checking in and out of books in a library serving 15000+ patrons.
Assisted patrons with locating library materials.
Alphabetized and shelved various materials.
Performed clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing out material.
Promoted to desk circulation and served as primary interface with patrons and library management, ensuring all materials.
Assisted with the interlibrary loan and systems holds process, retrieving requested materials, updating online item records, and processing items for mailing/transit.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associate In Arts
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Summary : Seeking a Circulation Desk Clerk position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team manager.
Greeted and signed in all guests, Indexing client information into a database system.
Prepared rooms for new residents.
Organized files for new clients.
Answered and directed telephone calls and other general clerical duties.
Organized book stacks, desk area, and regularly cleaned work area.
Checked in/out various library materials.
Ran errands, helped other areas of the library, and assist patrons in the information search.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor In Sociology
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Headline : Over 6 years of experience manage our front desk daily and performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Using the computer system on a daily basis to make reservations, check-in guests, and check-out guests.
Organized books by the Dewey System and filed them in the place they should be.
Assisted people to find the books they need and instructed them on how to use the library computers.
Shipped books to other libraries.
Closed up the library at least once a week.
Greeted patrons as they enter and exit the facility.
Assisted in keeping the library neat and orderly, including such things as pushing up books, ensuring that books are at the edge of shelves, and picking up trash.
Communicated problems with inventory and/or equipment and communicates expired or short-dated Items included on picklist.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Communication Arts
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Objective : To obtain a challenging yet rewarding Circulation Desk Clerk position within a diverse and growth-oriented organization. Professionally answer the phone, provide information, and transfer calls as necessary.
Skills : Time Management, Clerical Skills, Planning.
Description :
Made sure the library ran smoothly and everyone did there work.
Processed the loan out and return of books, maintained library security at night, dealt with complaints from the public, and supervised employees.
Waited on patrons, helped them find books on the computer program the Library used.
Attended monthly front desk/guest services staff meetings
Checked guests in, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location
Operated the Library's automated integrated library system (ILS), enters patron information to the ILS database and maintains online patron records and accounts.
Communicated with the club team when merchandise needs to be replenished.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Law Enforcement
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Objective : Seeking an analytical Circulation Desk Clerk position that utilizes the ability to assimilate and translate large amounts of information into concise, organized processes.
Skills : Strong technical, Data Analysis, Managing, MS Office.
Description :
Assisted patrons with library computer or reference questions as needed.
Assisted patrons with the use of library materials (office, library equipment, and electronic books, etc.).
Ensured the availability of a current collection, through identifying damaged materials and/or equipment.
Ensured proper placement and condition of library materials and collection including books, newspapers, periodicals, audiobooks, DVDs, etc.
Utilized automated circulation systems including the self-checkout machine to provide general assistance.
Provided general assistance to develop and organize materials used for special library programs including crafts, summer reading, book clubs, etc.
Worked with other library staff members to perform daily duties and /or projects including processing, book sale, cleaning books, inventory, etc.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.A. In Liberal Arts
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Headline : Circulation Desk Clerk professional with nearly two decades of experience in various professional settings. Able to establish rapport quickly with diverse populations and environments.
Skills : MS Office, Managing, Clerical Skills, Data Entry.
Description :
Maintained a record of reading materials in library and maintenance work.
Assisted members in finding books on shelves and entering information into the circulation system.
Collected monthly membership fees, book charges, and fines for the late return of books.
Checked condition of books returned by members and collecting charges for any damage done.
Interviewed members, and learning about books they want to read, and scouting for vendors.
Replaced and placing books, magazines, journals, etc. on shelves.
Performed maintenance on books and ensuring cleanliness and discipline in the library.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Headline : Honest, motivated individual seeks Circulation Desk Clerk position which stimulates personal and financial growth. Circulation clerks work in a library and look after the distribution of the library materials among its members.
Skills : Self-motivated, Team player, Detail-Oriented, Strong Communications, Strong Work Ethic.
Description :
Distributed periodicals in compliance with mail-order distribution.
Demonstrated delivery tickets and records the number of newspapers or magazines delivered to each city carrier or dealer.
Communicated to assist in making receipts for mail-order subscriptions and forward them to customers.
Administered to search missing library items and assisted patrons with directional and location queries.
Represented the library's Circulation Desk during selected evening and weekend hours.
Solicited to process faculty requests for class reserve.
Invited quotation and passed the best quotation for library maintenance work.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Circulation Desk Clerk Resume
Headline : Seeking to obtain a Circulation Desk Clerk position with an organization where I can utilize clerical skills and be an asset to the employer.
Skills : Customer Service, Clerical Works, Administration Reservations, Front Office.
Description :
Administered to create and maintain subscriber and dealer database and initiated to follow up for distribution lists.
Persuaded to solicit the renewal of expiring subscriptions.
Demonstrated to create and maintain reserve materials using the automated library system.
Mediated among subscribers and dealers and redress complaints.
Integrated and assisted in setting up audio and visual, computer, and other equipment upon request.
Resolved to develop policies and procedures and forms for reserve.
Able to maintain cleanliness and discipline in the library.
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