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Library circulation or library lending comprises the activities around the lending of library books and other material to users of a lending library. A circulation or lending department is one of the key departments of a library. The main public service point is the circulation desk or loans desk, usually found near the main entrance of a library. It provides lending services and facilities for return of loaned items. Renewal of materials and payment of fines are also handled at the circulation desk. Circulation staff may provide basic search and reference services, though more in-depth questions are usually referred to reference librarians at the library reference desk. The circulation desk is in most cases staffed by library support staff instead of professional librarians. ==Functions of the Circulation Desk Staff== *Lending materials to library users *Checking in materials returned *Monitoring materials for damage and routing them to the appropriate staff for repair or replacement *Troubleshooting circulation technology, i.e. library circulation software, scanners, printers, etc. *Collecting statistics on library use, i.e. patron transactions, material checkouts, etc. *Creation of borrowers pockets, i.e. when using The Brown issuing system *Charging and receipting overdue fines. *Send out overdue notices to borrower. *Operating automated filing and recovery system and technology. *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. *Enjoy working with the public. *Adapt to new software and equipment. *Perform moderate physical work including the ability to carry, pull, and lift up to 30 pounds. *Bend and stand for long periods of time. *Ability to conduct/reconcile financial reports. *Communicate via telephone, email. *Ability to see and read materials. *Assist patrons at the circulation and reserve desk. *Assist Circulation supervisor with training student employee if it is an academic environment. *Maintain the stacks by re-shelving materials in library by call number whether Dewey Decimal system or Library congress system. *Resolve issues, such as inappropriate patron conduct, including but not limited to cell phone usages, open drink containers, and inappropriate noise levels 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「library circulation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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