Library Circulation Aide (part-time)

LIBRARY CIRCULATION AIDE (PART TIME)

The Milwaukee Public Library is committed to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external customers. In meeting this commitment, employees are expected to be knowledgeable, competent, dependable and courteous in the performance of their job responsibilities and to work cooperatively as part of a team. The incumbent takes advantage of opportunities to build both public understanding and support for libraries within the community. Employees are expected to be adaptable in a highly dynamic work environment.

Library Circulation Aides are employed up to 20 hours per week, primarily during evenings and weekends, on a year round basis. Persons employed as Library Circulation Aides must be available to work the schedule of hours required by the Library's public service needs. Library Circulation Aides work at the Milwaukee Public Central Library and Neighborhood Libraries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Circulation Services - shelving; shelf reading; arranging and handling books, periodicals, microfilm and other library materials.
  • Service Desk - registering borrowers for library cards using a computer; answering phone and in person inquiries; checking library materials in and out of the library.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. At least l6 years of age at time of application.
  2. Current enrollment as a high school student OR college or technical school student for a minimum of
    three (3) credits.
    • NOTE: Proof of student status (grade report and/or fee receipt) will be required before appointment to this position and status will be monitored on a semester basis after hire. Individuals who do not maintain student status will no longer be eligible for employment as Library Circulation Aides.
  3. Residence in the City of Milwaukee at time of application and throughout employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to communicate with people in a tactful manner.
  • Ability to work effectively and relate well with other employees and the general public in a customer service environment.
  • Ability to perform both general and detailed clerical work.
  • Ability to file materials accurately, both numerically and alphabetically.
  • Ability to follow directions.
  • Ability to be punctual and to adhere to assigned work schedule.
  • Typing or keyboarding skills desirable.

THE CURRENT SALARY RANGE (906) IS: $7.75 per hour with raises to $9.46 per hour. (Appointees are not eligible for benefits.)

THE SELECTION PROCESS will consist of a job-related written examination weighted 100%. The written examination will measure the following knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary to do the work of a Library Circulation Aide: filing, interpreting job related material, public relations and interpersonal skills.

This is a continuing examination. Applications will be accepted and examinations held during 2011 as often as required to meet the needs of the City. Examination dates for 2011 have been TENTATIVELY scheduled for March, May, July, September and November. However, the Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to alter the schedule as needed.

Employment may be possible immediately following the examination if positions are vacant at that time. The names of successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list in a rank determined by final grade without reference to the date of the examination. Persons placed on an eligible list will remain on the list for one year only. Candidates may take an examination for Library Circulation Aide once every six months. Qualified applicants will be notified by mail of the date, time and place of the examination. Persons not accepted to an examination or removed from an eligible list may file a written appeal (including the basis upon which the appeal is made) which must be received by the City Service Commission no later than ten calendar days after the rejection notice was mailed.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  1. You must meet the Minimum Requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the application online OR submit a hard copy. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT BOTH. A resume does not substitute for the required application; however, you may attach one if you wish.
  3. Conviction records must be listed on the application. Click here for Guidelines (Adobe pdf).

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