CIRCULATION ASSISTANT - RPT

St Louis Public Library; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

401(a) Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Partial tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Louis Public Library’s Julia Davis Branch is hiring a Circulation Assistant for 20 hours per week in St. Louis, MO.

You will assist patrons with library cards, check-out and returns, and provide reference help at the desk and by phone. The role also involves shelving, minor displays, and opening/closing tasks. Ideal candidates are friendly, patient, and able to multitask while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with customer service experience.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail).

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with library cards, check-out, and returns.
• Provide reference help in person and by phone, locating items in the catalog.
• Assist customers with Library equipment and services.
• Restock and shelve materials and help with displays.
• Greet visitors and help open/close the branch.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

CIRCULATION ASSISTANT - RPT

Part Time St. Louis, MO, US

Salary Range: $15.82 To $15.82 Hourly

St. Louis Public Library

St. Louis Public Library’s Julia Davis Branch has an exciting opening for a Circulation Assistant at the Julia Davis Branch. This location offers recording studios, a digital maker’s space, and job skills training to this busy urban service community. Our ideal candidates are comfortable working with the public and are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service. The Circulation Assistant will often be the first point of contact for visitors at the Library!

In this role, you will:

• Assist customers with library cards and the check-out and return of materials.
• Assist in preparation, delivery, and receipt of Library materials; receive payment from customers.
• Provide reference assistance for customers via face-to-face and telephone interactions, including locating items in the catalog or on the shelf, as well as looking up information.
• Provide assistance to customers with Library equipment.
• Restock and shelve materials, including shelf-reading, as necessary.
• Greet customers upon entering the Library facility.
• Assist in developing and removing displays.
• Assist in opening and closing the location.

You will need to be:

• Friendly, patient, and able to multitask while assisting customers.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
• Capable of effectively providing information and responding to questions from customers and staff.
• Flexible, positive, and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with previous customer service experience.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail)

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range $15.82/hourly
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• 401(a) Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses

Hours for this position are:

20 hours per week; combination of evening and weekend shifts, hours subject to change.

About SLPL:

St. Louis Public Library (SLPL) has served as a cornerstone of the St. Louis community since the mid-1800s. As a leader in urban innovation, SLPL blends its historic roots and extensive special collections with a deep commitment to modern technology. Operating 15 diverse locations, from the landmark Central Library to vital neighborhood branches, we prioritize accessible resources, dedicated outreach, and essential services for children. We strive to enrich the lives of all St. Louisans through strategic partnerships and a forward-thinking mission of lifelong learning.

About Julia Davis Library:

The branch was relocated to a brand-new facility at its present location in September 1991.

The Library broke with tradition by dedicating the branch in 1991 in honor of a living person, local educator and activist Dr. Julia Davis.

15,000-square-foot facility with 2 meeting spaces (one auditorium & one computer lab)

A popular browsing collection of books, movies, games, and more!

The Julia Davis Tool Library, which allows customers to borrow home repair and maintenance tools for free with their library card!

About the neighborhood:

Located on Natural Bridge Avenue in the Penrose neighborhood, the Julia Davis Branch maintains a deep community connection rooted in the 1961 establishment of the Julia Davis African American Collection. Recently upgraded for 2026, the 15,000-square-foot facility now features the Creative Experience, a specialized makerspace and workforce development center, alongside a new Tool Library to support DIY projects and essential property maintenance.