Description:
Job Description Summary:
The Circulation Technician - Temporary provides weekday and weekend staff coverage for the library circulation desk. Performs routine clerical and technical tasks under the supervision of full-time library staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform ILL duties (includes requests for document delivery and electronic searches; records statistics on library usage.)
- Provide routine check-in and check-out of items using manual and automated systems and respond to simple information requests from patrons at the circulation desk. Assist patrons in using library catalog, and audiovisual systems.
- Do routine technical troubleshooting.
- Perform all acquisitions duties (including ordering books for the library, processing orders, and receiving.
- Handle and record money transactions for document delivery, copy, cards, and fines.
- Maintain a neat, functional, and safe library environment.
- Maintain photocopy machines with paper, toner replacement, and clearance of paper jams.
- Report problems to the library staff.
- Process new library materials.
- Sort and distribute departmental mail.
- Process material for mailing.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of routine library operations
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public
- Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people
- Ability to work with accuracy and great attention to detail
- Accurate typing and word processing skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Effective troubleshooting with computers, copiers, and printers
- Excellent literacy skills
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education (GED)
- Library experience and/or training, preferably community college level or higher
Work Environment:
Office Location: Oakland Campus – Onsite
- This is an onsite position based in Oakland, CA, requiring regular in-office presence to support daily operations, collaboration, and student or team engagement.
- Work is performed primarily on campus in a dynamic academic environment, with direct interaction across multidisciplinary teams.
Employee Status:
Temporary
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Shift:
Pay Range:
Up to $29.00 [hourly/non exempt], depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant factors.
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.
