Circulation Clerk

Portage County District Library; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage County District Library is seeking a Library Associate I to assist patrons with circulation, answer questions, and support Youth Service as needed. The role is part-time, averaging 20 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends.

It offers opportunities for growth via Career Ladder to Library Associate II and involves handling routine library duties with friendly service. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalency and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Customer service skills, basic computer skills, and/or ability to learn such skills.

Responsibilities

• Checks library materials in and out using automated system.
• Maintains patron records and assists with public inquiries.
• Responds to reference questions and helps patrons with digital services.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Circulation system

Job description

PAY SCALE:

Library Associate I

HOURS:

Average of 20 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends. Hourly, non-exempt, bargaining unit.

Career Ladder Opportunity:

Library Associate II

JOB PURPOSE:

Serves patrons by performing circulation duties, answering patron questions, working on special projects, and assisting in the Youth Service area as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalency. Customer service skills, basic computer skills, and/or ability to learn such skills.

Physical Agility:

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb, stand on a kick-stool. Requires ability to shelve books and to move materials from one location to another.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of library practices and procedures; operation of automated library equipment. Ability to read and write and communicate effectively in written and oral form; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; sort items into categories according to established methods; answer routine telephone inquiries from public; read, copy and record figures; lift and move books and other materials. Skills in light typing and operation of automated library equipment and cash handling.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

CIRCULATION DUTIES - Public Service

• Checks library materials in and out using automated system;
• Maintains patron records, including issuing library cards and collecting fines
• Answers telephones
• Directs patrons to appropriate area of the library
• Responds to simple reference and reader’s advisory questions, including placing holds on material, as appropriate
• Informs patrons about library materials and services, such as digital services, databases and interlibrary loans
• Provides basic instruction to patrons on use of library computer equipment, such as opening, printing and saving files, accessing digital platforms and databases
• Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials
• Processes new books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and magazines
• Works on reports, such as supply order, in transit and inventory reports
• Shelves library materials and reads shelves
• Performs general maintenance of library materials

MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

• Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and serves on committees
• Sets up tables and chairs for meetings
• Performs additional duties as assigned

D uties and percentage of time spent on each duty may vary depending on staffing allocation.

Denotes essential function of the job.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications received before Saturday; August 22, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.

PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer