Circulation Assistant

Mattoon Public Library; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mattoon Public Library is seeking a part-time Circulation Assistant to greet and assist patrons, staff the circulation desk, and support library services. This role requires a positive attitude, reliability, and comfort with library technology.

You will handle check-ins/outs, shelving, patron records, and readers advisory, while helping maintain a welcoming library environment. Shift flexibility includes evenings and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Comfortable with computers and related technology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist the public.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Staff circulation desks and perform tasks related to the circulation of materials, including checking materials in and out, shelving materials, creating/updating patron records, answering telephone, performing quality checks on items, and readers advisory.
• Sort and shelve library materials and perform regular shelf reading.
• Maintain the physical appearance of the library.
• Educate patrons regarding self-service library equipment and how to use their library account online.
• Promote library materials and programs.
• Assist with setup or execution of programs as needed.
• Enforce library policy fairly and consistently with patrons.
• Keep supervisor informed of noteworthy positive and negative occurrences.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings to stay informed about library updates, staff development, and volunteer needs.
• Collaborate as a team to perform daily duties and complete tasks efficiently.
• Work independently on projects as needed.
• Participate in professional development related to library services.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

High school degree

Willingness to learn

Detail-oriented

Computer literacy

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

• MPL will be CLOSED Saturday, November 14 for maintenance.

MON-THUR: 9am - 6pm FRI: 9am - 5pm SAT: 9am-1pm SUN: CLOSED

Circulation Assistants perform a variety of tasks related to customer service, technology, and circulation of library materials. They are primarily responsible for providing information, instruction, and assistance to patrons visiting the Mattoon Public Library. Circulation Assistants report to the Community Engagement Director and other leadership staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Willingness to learn
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable with computers and other related technology

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, twist, stoop, reach and grasp
• Ability to lift, sort, shelve and push and pull library materials of up to 40 lbs on occasional basis
• Ability to read, see, hear, and speak understandably to communicate

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and assist the public
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Staff circulation desks and perform tasks related to the circulation of materials. Including but not limited to: checking materials in and out, shelving materials, creating and updating patron records, answering telephone, performing quality checks on items and readers advisory
• Sort and shelve library materials as well as regular shelf reading
• Maintain physical appearance of the library
• Educate patrons regarding self-service library equipment as well as how to effectively use their library account online
• Promote library materials and programs
• Assist with set-up or execution of programs as needed
• Knowledge of library policy and ability to enforce it fairly and equally with patrons
• Keep supervisor informed of noteworthy positive and negative occurrences
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings to stay informed about library updates, staff development, and volunteer needs
• Collaborate as a team to perform daily duties and complete tasks efficiently
• Work independently on projects as needed
• Participate in professional development related to library services
• Other duties as assigned

HOURS:

• Part-time: 10-20 hours per week
• Evenings and Saturdays as needed

SALARY:

• Hourly rate: starting at $15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Monday-Thursday: 9AM-6PM
Friday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday: 9AM-1PM
Sunday: Closed