CIRCULATION ASSISTANT

Marshfield; Marshfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Job summary

Marshfield Public Library in Marshfield, MA is seeking a friendly Circulation Assistant to join our team. This part-time role (20 hours/week) supports the Circulation Desk by checking materials in and out, verifying registration, and assisting patrons with queries, fines, and holds.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and a customer-service mindset. Regular attendance and the ability to work with library staff and volunteers are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with cash handling or tills is a plus.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Checks materials in and out.
• Verifies registration information, fines and other charges.
• Retrieves requested materials from stacks.
• Empties book drops and book bins.
• Directs the Pages (shelvers) as needed.
• Maintains competency requirements to perform duties.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calculator

Copy machine

Cash register

Job description

The Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library is seeking a friendly and dependable Circulation Assistant to join our team. This part-time position is 20 hours per week and plays an important role at the Circulation Desk, providing courteous, efficient service while supporting the library’s vision to be the welcoming heart of the community — a place where all come to learn, discover, create, and connect.

BENEFITS

• Paid Vacation (PTO) Available Upon Hire
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal Days
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Checks materials in and out
• Verifies registration information, fines and other charges
• Retrieves requested materials from stacks
• Empties book drops and book bins
• Directs the work of the Pages (shelvers) as needed.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred/Optional:

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred/Optional: Previous library experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Basic computer skills, calculator, copy machine, cash register, other equipment as technology advances

EXCLUSION FROM FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Certain employees (Fire Department, Administration, and Finance employees) may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE VALUES