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CITY OF SAGINAW
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
2022-2023
LIBRARY
The Circulation staff checks out materials to patrons, serves as reference assistants by helping
patrons locate materials on the computer and on the shelves, receives returned materials and
re-shelves materials in a timely manner, assesses and collects fines for overdue items, orders
interlibrary loan items for patrons and assist with programs and other duties as needed.
Summer Circulation Assistants are hired to help handle larger crowds and increased demand for
services during the summer months.
The Library Page processes books by putting book jackets on them, stamping them, shelves
books and keeps the collection organized. The Library Page helps patrons locate books as
needed, using our online catalog.
The Library Board exercises advisory supervision over the Library through cooperation with the
Library Director. The Board has the duty and power of making, adopting and enforcing all
policies, rules and regulations governing the use of the Library and library materials and may
exercise the authority to contract with County or other governmental authorities for the
extension of library services. The Board administers gifts and donations to the Library. Board
decisions are subject to approval or veto by the City Manager and the City Council.
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