P/T Circulation Assistant
About The Position
The library is a welcoming hub for learning, discovery, and connection. As a part-time Circulation Assistant, you will help create an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through the doors. Whether you're assisting students, employees, or community members, you'll play an important role in providing friendly service while helping keep library resources organized, accessible, and ready to support learning. In this role, you'll greet patrons, answer questions, check library materials in and out, update patron records, and direct visitors to library and campus resources. You'll help maintain the library's collection by shelving materials, organizing reserves, searching for requested items, and ensuring shelves remain accurate and orderly. You'll also assist with interlibrary loan materials, oversee patron use of copiers, scanners, and printers, collect fines and fees, support opening and closing procedures, and collaborate with colleagues to create engaging library displays that encourage exploration and learning. Every day offers opportunities to interact with a diverse campus community while supporting an inviting and well-organized library environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Comfortable working with computers, digital tools, and standard office equipment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Commitment to protecting patron privacy
Nice To Haves
- Enjoys helping others
- Takes pride in providing outstanding customer service
- Enjoys working in a collaborative environment where your work helps connect people with information and resources
Responsibilities
- Greet patrons
- Answer questions
- Check library materials in and out
- Update patron records
- Direct visitors to library and campus resources
- Shelve materials
- Organize reserves
- Search for requested items
- Ensure shelves remain accurate and orderly
- Assist with interlibrary loan materials
- Oversee patron use of copiers, scanners, and printers
- Collect fines and fees
- Support opening and closing procedures
- Collaborate with colleagues to create engaging library displays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
