CIRCULATION ASSISTANT RPT

St Louis Public Library•St. Louis, MO

2d•$16

About The Position

St. Louis Public Library’s Julia Davis Branch (currently undergoing restoration!) has an exciting part-time opening for Circulation Assistant. This location has recently undergone substantial renovation as a result of the May 16, 2025 tornado. The refreshed regional library will bring recording studios, a digital maker’s space, and digital literacy training to this busy urban service community. Our ideal candidates are comfortable working with the public and are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service. The Circulation Assistant will often be the first point of contact for visitors at the Library!

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with previous customer service experience.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Google Workspace experience (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
Friendly, patient, and able to multitask while assisting customers.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
Capable of effectively providing information and responding to questions from customers and staff.
Flexible, positive, and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.

Responsibilities

Assist customers with library cards and the check-out and return of materials.
Assist in preparation, delivery, and receipt of Library materials; receive payment from customers.
Provide reference assistance for customers via face-to-face and telephone interactions, including locating items in the catalog or on shelf, as well as, looking up information.
Provide assistance to customers with Library equipment.
Restock and shelve materials, including shelf-reading, as necessary.
Greet customers upon entering the Library facility.
Assist in developing and removing displays.
Assist in opening and closing the location.