CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 

JOB TITLE: Circulation Clerk (Mendenhall Public Library) 

REPORTS TO: Branch Manager 

The Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS) has an opening for a full-time Circulation Clerk to fill a 40-hour weekly position at the Mendenhall Public Library in Mendenhall, Mississippi

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: An Associate’s degree and previous work experience is  preferred. Computer literacy, good communication, and research skills are a must. Must be able to lift 30  – 40 lbs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Checks out, discharges, and renews all library materials. 

2. Registers patrons for library cards; issues and renews library cards when appropriate. 3. Creates and updates records regarding expiration dates, fines, etc.  

4. Provides service at the circulation desk.  

5. Assists in shelving returned materials and maintains shelf order in assigned sections. 6. Shelf reads assigned sections regularly. 

7. Checks materials in and out at the circulation desk.  

8. Registers new library borrowers and issues borrower cards; updates borrower’s record when appropriate.  

9. Inspects materials for damage; follows through with lost and damaged materials’ procedures when  appropriate.  

10. Assists in retrieving materials from the close stacks. 

11. Assists in setting up the cash register at the Circulation desk. 

12. Assists in processing materials. 

13. Performs opening and closing duties, including lock up procedures and  

floor duty.  

14. Inspects items for damage; follows through with lost and damaged materials’ procedures when  appropriate. 

15. Routes items on hold to branches throughout the system. 

16. Answers and routes telephone calls as received from the public. 

17. Delivers inter-office mail. 

SALARY: $18,000.00 yearly with benefits (state retirement plan, state health and life insurance,  and dental insurance). 

If you are interested in this position, click here to complete the employment application, and email  the employment application, a resume and a cover letter to Brenette Nichols, Assistant Director at  bnichols@cmrls.lib.ms.us. 

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled