Circulation Assistant

Reporting to the Head of Adult Services, the Circulation Assistant supports all circulation functions in the library, participates in the interlibrary loan process, handles incoming and outgoing ILL. In addition, this position requires support for programming and other library activities.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities **

1. Perform all circulation duties at the Adult and Youth Services desks, including: checking out and discharging library materials, collecting fines and fees, registering new patron library cards, placing and processing holds, answering and directing phone calls, and directing patrons.
2. Handle incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan materials through the CW/MARS library network, including pulling outgoing library materials for delivery.
3. Receive, sort, and distribute incoming library materials.
4. Open and close the circulation desk.
5. Provide circulation and informational services to patrons in person, on the phone, or via email.
6. Attend continuing education seminars, workshops, and informational meetings when assigned.
7. Provide adult and youth programming and marketing support as necessary for the needs of the library in collaboration with the Outreach Librarian and the Head of Adult Services.
8. Research, select, and purchase library materials while maintaining a collection.
9. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head of Adult Services and the Director.

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications **

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Basic computer literacy and ability to use computer workstations for an extended length of time.
3. Excellent attention to detail.
4. The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
5. The ability to interact positively with library patrons and library staff.
6. The ability to bend and lift light loads up to 40 pounds.
7. The ability to work some evening and Saturday shifts.
8. Previous library experience strongly preferred. 
9. A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. A high school diploma is required.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary$20.30  / hour

Salary Notes

All staff will receive a 2% raise as of July 1, 2025.

Closing Date

March 21, 2025

How to Apply

All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Guy McLain, Executive Director, by email. The email address is [email protected].