A Library Circulation Assistant renders support to all aspects of library management and participates in daily operations such as clerical, duties, and providing service to library patrons. Other daily activities are listed on the Library Circulation Assistant Resume as – answering customer questions, and assisting customers in finding books, and checking out books; registering library cards, collecting payments on overdue books and other library fees from customers; negotiating fees and payment plans; enforcing library rules, sorting and shelving materials, processing mail, and creating inventory reports, and undertaking opening and closing duties.
Specific duties vary based on the library and its features, amenities, and materials, however, the skills needed to execute them are common and include the following – customer service skills, computer skills, good communication skills, the ability to determine customer fees and collect fees, strong reading comprehension skills; and excellent organization skills. Those seeking this job role must possess at least a high school diploma or GED.
Objective : Enthusiastic, quick-witted, and reliable worker who loves mastering new concepts and skills for all fields; passionate about helping staff and guests by creating a satisfied experience.
Skills : Organization, Planning, Teamwork, Time Management, Reporting, Inventory Control, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance, Data Entry, Dependability.
Description :
Checked out, checked in, and renewed circulating library materials, including reserves, on the automated system and analog archives at the circulation desk.
Answered phone and give basic information or direct the question toward a reference librarian.
Shelved books in correct call number including reference and other collections, shelf read for accurate material placement.
Worked on shifting projects as assigned.
Refreshed printers, fax machines, and other stationary equipment with materials.
Assisted with opening and closing of library.
Maintained a clean workstation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AA In Graphic Design
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Headline : Very energetic and excited about working with customers as well as employees. Constantly smiling and always willing to listen to patrons. Fast pace and very hard working. Very detail oriented. Enjoy making customers feel like they are the only person in the world when I am serving them.
Skills : Call Center, Customer Service, Very Detailed.
Description :
Checked new library cards for errors.
Fixed new library card errors.
Double checked the desk schedule for errors.
Received damaged items and take care of the patrons with the damaged items.
Called center trained.
Able to train new employees.
Scanned articles for SWAN.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Summary : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Library Circulation Assistant professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Worked at the circulation desk providing information to patrons.
Checked books and magazines in and out.
Repaired books and magazines.
Processed and collected fines from patrons.
Provided photocopies of materials Faxed information for patrons or the library director Shelve books and magazines.
Requested books and magazines for patrons through the library system.
Processed and catalogued materials online the last year I worked there Used Numerical Coding for sorting and Alphabetizing Research information for the patrons on the internet or help them to find the right websites.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Vocational In Computer Science
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Headline : Hardworking, organized, Library Circulation Assistant professional with a proven background delivering sensible business technology solutions on time and under budget while working as a team member or team leader.
Skills : Managing Skills, Maintenance Skills.
Description :
Retrieved books and periodicals from the stack.
Served on library committees as assigned.
Followed library safety and emergency procedures.
Reported maintenance and safety issues to supervisor and/or Facilities personnel.
Worked with the computerized Alma library system including the invoicing of new materials, bindery processing, and updating holding statements and records.
Maintained the Orders Database for the management of library material orders.
Answered basic reference questions as needed.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Vocational In Computer Science
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Summary : Seeking a Library Circulation Assistant poistion with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Multiple Phone Lines, Copiers, Computers, Cash Registers, And Great Customer Serive .
Description :
Maintained the appearance of the Library, keeping it neat and orderly.
Reviewed events submitted to the WCMC Events Calendar for correctness and completeness.
Communicated with departmental liaisons to ensure event listings are of sufficient quality and to increase usage of the calendar.
Checked ID's as patrons enter and refers ineligible persons and difficult access questions to supervisor or to Security.
Assisted Circulation Desk as needed with general check in and out of materials.
Provided information to college visitors at the Lobby Courtesy Desk utilizing College, Hospital and Library websites.
Researched price listings for donations using Monsoon system and Amazon; organize books by accepted and rejected status.
Discarded damaged books; clean any book covers that require it; organize books by category/author.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Objective : Utilizing a combination of technological, technical, instructional, and secretarial skills necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the library media center; performing all functions necessary for the operation of the automated library system.
Skills : Rhino, Autocad, Revit.
Description :
Checked out and checked in books, journals, and other library materials.
Processed holds, recalls, renewals and other patron requests.
Sorted books for shelving.
Answered basic informational, directional and library policy questions, help patrons locate materials in the stacks, provide basic copy machine assistance.
Assisted with document delivery scanning and processing interlibrary loan, borrow direct, and Call Slip requests.
Answered phone calls, and processed the daily circulation notices.
Assisted in organization of healthy learning spaces.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Objective : Ability to grow with a job, handle responsibility and build positive relationships with work colleagues at all levels. The present employer is very satisfied with my work rate, and I am confident that I can bring the same level of high performance to your company. Beyond that which is already mentioned in my resume, someone who knows how to set goals and achieve them and has a proven track record of being able to conceive, develop & execute strategies.
Skills : Library Circulation Desk, Word, Mac.
Description :
Assisted students and patrons over phone and in-person with book searches.
Accurately reshelved books according to the national call number system.
Processed incoming/outgoing requested books.
Assisted with maintaining neatness.
Updated reference information.
Regularly opened and closed library to standards during specified hours as well as secure any and all library equipment.
Performed routine clerical activities, such as answering phones, responding to emails, and sorting mail.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MBA
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Headline : Excellent worker with superb ability to learn new skills in a timely manner. Fast and efficient once settled into a new routine. Exhibits profound patience and friendliness with strangers and children. Lives by the mantras, Treat others the way you want to be treated yourself, and There is no showing up early: there's 'on time and there's 'late.
Skills : Microsoft Office Or Equivalent, English.
Description :
Registered and issued new students and employees their college identification cards Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
Aided patrons with research.
Checked out items to patrons, place returned items back on shelves, and maintain organization of library.
Transcribed and copyedited book sale manual as required by supervisors.
Unloaded boxes of new donations and sort them by category, so they can be swiftly run through the system.
Performed as part of a team of supervisors within the Circulation Services department.
Contributed ideas in order to continually update and improve the departments ability to effectively supervise workers and manage other job requirements.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Headline : Performing maintenance and minor equipment repairs; providing instructional resource support to staff and students, i.e., access information sources and databases;and also performing routine and critical secretarial and bookkeeping functions.
Skills : Arcgis, Event Coordination, Grant Writing.
Description :
Provided daily reconciliation of billing and payment of fines and other fees.
Ensured a safe environment for patrons and employees by maintaining awareness of and enforcement of campus security procedures.
Provided patron assistance; monitors and provides guidance to patrons in the use of the library facilities and services.
Instructed patrons on the use of the computer-based library catalog.
Provided patron assistance with a circulation of materials.
Responded to general questions and specific questions relating to library accounts, including collections.
Contacted patrons regarding circulation and materials issues.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Library Circulation Assistant Resume
Headline : Diligent psychology graduate with over two years of experience in a fast-paced, post-secondary academic environment seeking to apply my professional experience with students, my unique educational background, organizational skills, and personal abilities to the position of Admissions Coordinator. Obtaining this position would allow me to help both prospective students and current students get the most out of their experience by providing detailed guidance on how to successfully transfer their earned credits.
Skills : Managing Skills, Training Skills.
Description :
Provided item check out at drive-up pick-up location as assigned.
Monitored the front doors and patron occupancy as assigned.
Emptied book drops and organizes materials.
Maintained reserved items.
Identified materials in need of repair/replacement and takes appropriate action.
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