Circulation Clerk Resume

Circulation clerks work in a library and look after the distribution of the library materials among its members. Their main task includes ensuring library books are given out and received from members properly and on time. They help patrons locate books on shelves. They update the library's register on books lent and received. They keep track of the distributed books and ensure no books are stolen, lost or tampered, once borrowed. These clerks also have to collect fine from members for late return of books.

A job of circulation clerk needs candidate to have organizational and record keeping skills. The resume must present knowledge of clerical procedures of a library and experience of clerical functions.

Circulation Clerk Resume Example

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Philip M. Clark
4624 Randolph Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-683-2753
Email: pmclark@freemail.com

Career Objective:

Seeking a circulation clerk position at “City Library” to provide support services in the administration and bookkeeping activities of the facility.

Summary of Skills:

• Excellent understanding of library clerical practices and procedures
• Experience in performing basic bookkeeping functions and purchase work
• Superior typing, communication, and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and discipline in the library
• Remarkable customer service and relationship building skills
• Good mathematical and record maintenance skills

Work Experience:

Circulation Clerk
Gordon Arts College, Framingham, MA
October 2013 - Present

• Maintaining record of reading materials in library and maintenance work
• Assisting members in finding books on shelves and entering information into the circulation system
• Collecting monthly membership fees, book charges, and fines for late return of books
• Checking condition of books returned by members and collecting charges for any damage done
• Interviewing members, and learning about books they want to read, and scouting for vendors
• Replacing and placing books, magazines, journals, etc. on shelves
• Performing maintenance on books and ensuring cleanliness and discipline in the library

Circulation Clerk
Leisure Library, Framingham, MA
March 2012 - September 2013

• Invited quotation and passed the best quotation for library maintenance work
• Googled books and other reports as per requests put by members
• Prepared identify cards and renewed membership of patrons
• Processed and repaired library materials and replaced old chairs and tables
• Handled phones and emails inquiring about certain books
• Addressed patrons' complaints and answered their queries
• Hired binders for layering books with hard covers for long life of the material

Education:

• High School Diploma
  St. Peter's High School, Framingham, MA
  2010

• Diploma in Bookkeeping
  ABC Technical Institute, Framingham, MA
  2011

Reference:

On request.