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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: Vereinigte Staaten (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.