Circulation Assistant (15hr)

City of Blair, Nebraska • Blair, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Blair, Nebraska, is hiring a part-time, non-exempt Circulation Assistant for its Library Department. This 15-hour-per-week front-line position supports daily circulation services, assists patrons, and helps maintain a welcoming, organized library. The role involves regular interaction with patrons of all ages and contributing to the library’s public service and community engagement. The position requires closing the library one to two evenings per week and working one to two Saturdays per month. City employees must live within 30 miles, measured in a straight line, of City Hall at 218 South 16th Street, Blair, NE 68008. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

• Customer service experience is required.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.
• Ability to work with patrons of all ages, including teens and young children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must live within 30 miles, measured in a straight line, of City Hall at 218 South 16th Street, Blair, NE 68008.

Nice To Haves

• Library experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation services, including checking materials in and out, renewals, recalls, and registering new borrowers.
• Explain library policies and procedures to patrons in a friendly and professional manner.
• Collect fines, fees, and donations and prepare daily cash reports.
• Provide reader’s advisory support and help patrons select library materials.
• Respond in person and by phone to questions about library materials, services, and general information.
• Maintain organization of the library collection and support library displays and exhibits.
• Identify overdue or damaged materials and help search for missing or lost items.
• Assist patrons with the copy machine and other library equipment and respond to equipment issues.
• Check in and distribute newspapers, magazines, and periodicals to appropriate areas.
• Retrieve, separate, and check in materials from the book drop.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Close the library one to two evenings per week and work one to two Saturdays per month.

Benefits

• Opportunity to serve the Blair community in a public service role.
• Welcoming Library team focused on customer service and community engagement.
• Opportunity to gain experience in library services, circulation systems, and public-facing support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed