Library Circulation Assistant
- IL, United States
$15 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $15 USD / hour
- Experience
- High School Diploma and 2 years customer service work experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number H0505P
Classification Part-Time
Position Number
Position Title Library Circulation Assistant
Status of Position Part-Time
FLSA Non Exempt
Position Summary Circulates library materials and provides general library services to library users.
Reporting Relationship Direct reporting relationship to the Director of Library Services.
Essential Responsibilities
- Circulates materials and equipment from the library.
- Retrieves materials from behind the library circulation desk (magazines, A/V materials, reserves) for library users.
- Creates and edits PSC patron records in the automated circulation system.
- Assists students with using the online catalog and locating materials within the library.
- Collects monies from library users including, but not limited to, service fees, overdue fines and replacement costs for library materials.
- Assists with the operation of the public copy machines and ensures the copy machines and library printers are operational.
- Shelves materials, reads assigned shelves daily and completes shelf reading forms.
- Maintains library organization and cleanliness; gathers materials for counting in house use.
- Schedules and provides access to student study rooms.
- Tracks daily patron count throughout the day.
- Enforces library policies and procedures; contacts security to assist with maintaining an academic atmosphere as necessary.
- Assists in the computer lab with basic tech questions (e.g. printing, e-mail, WebAdvisor, D2L).
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned consistent with the role of this position.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma and 2 years customer service work experience.
- Ability to use the automated circulation system, online catalog and other computer based applications.
- Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree.
- Work experience in a school or community college setting.
- Work experience in an academic or public library.
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of computer programs.
Anticipated Work Hours and Days
Salary $15/hr.
Benefits
N/A
Posting Date 11/02/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted electronically.