Circulation Assistant, Part-Time

Library Jobline; Cumberland, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating weekend schedule

Premium Sunday pay

Job summary

Library Jobline in Cumberland, RI, seeks a part-time library assistant to staff the circulation desk, assist patrons with catalogs, and manage basic library tasks.

The role requires 19.5 hours per week with a rotating weekend schedule, two evenings per week, and occasional Sunday shifts paid at a premium. A high school diploma is required; computer experience and customer service skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with the public.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks.
• Computer experience required.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons with online catalogs and locating materials.
• Checks in/out, renews, and registers library materials; inspects for damage.
• Assists with reserves and Inter-library Loan when appropriate.
• Operates library systems and runs daily circulation reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

• Attends circulation desk: checks in, checks out, renews books and other library materials; inspects material for damage and assesses charges; answers telephone and refers calls; registers new patrons, reserves books and museum passes.
• Assists patrons in use of on-line computer catalogs; helps to locate materials; explains library rules and regulations.
• Operates computers and computer equipment: enters data, modifies records, deletes outdated information, accesses files in the daily exercise of duties.
• Provides reader’s advisory and basic ready reference assistance. Offers Inter-library Loan services when appropriate.
• Files forms and other records according to established library procedure.
• Runs daily circulation reports including expired holds notices and new holds lists.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOURS AND PAY:

• The position is 19.5 hour per week with a rotating weekend schedule and two evenings per week required.
• At least one Sunday per month (October to May) is also required (in addition to that week’s 19.5 hours) and paid at a premium rate.

Additional Info & Requirements

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively and deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to prioritize and to juggle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Computer experience required.
• Customer service experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of a High School diploma required. College courses or degree preferred.

Jacob Lotter, Library Director at [e-mail]