Circulation Technician - Temporary at Samuel Merritt University

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.