Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities

The Circulation Assistant III performs clerical functions for the Circulation Section, such as collecting books from the chutes, shelving the Section’s library materials, and performing minor book repairs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

I. Maintenance and Preservation of Resources

Retrieves library materials from designated collection chutes and tables across the library, ensuring prompt return to their proper locations for continued accessibility and organization Shelves library materials in their proper location in accordance to the Rizal Library’s classification scheme Conducts minor repairs on slightly damaged library materials, such as simple book repairs and mending, and refers severely damaged materials to external partners for repair and rebinding Assists in the inventory process for Circulation materials by accurately cataloging, organizing, and updating records

II. Section Management Support

Provides assistance to library users by addressing basic inquiries and offering clear directions within the library to enhance their experience and ease of access to resources Prepares data and drafts reports required by the Section Head Records, collates, and maintains statistical data on the assigned area of responsibility (e.g. daily user statistics, number of books for shelving, number of books returned to shelves) Tracks visits to Circulation Section and usage of resources by library users • Monitors library resources and reports to the Section Head any possible safety, security and maintenance concerns Picks up and delivers books for Inter and Intra Library Loan (ILL)

III. Performs other work-related tasks as may be required by the immediate supervisor and authorized representative