Circulation and loans is the daily lifeblood of the library. Processing loans and returns is a regular part of my duties in the library. I find it an enjoyable aspect of the job because it allows for opportunities for interacting with the students. Discussions about their chosen books and other interests often develop out of the loan process. Sometimes students will ask for assistance in locating particular resources and this too helps you get to know the students better. Seeing what the students are borrowing keeps you up-to-date with what is popular, what reading trends are sweeping the school and what is being studied in the classroom. I have also:
- Prepared resource boxes for teachers for use during research lessons
- Helped teachers find suitable resources
- Assisted teachers to locate a specific resource that they particularly want (sometimes from very little information to begin with).
I am familiar with overdue loan procedures and generate the weekly overdue list.
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