Friendly Library Circulation Assistant

City of New Berlin Department of Community Development; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of New Berlin Library is seeking a part-time Library Aide to provide friendly, customer-focused service to patrons. You will handle circulation, shelving, basic materials processing and help with displays and programs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may include one year of library experience. Flexible hours include day, evening, and weekend shifts to support the library’s community needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with the public and staff in person, by phone, and email.
• Ability to maintain courtesy and cooperative working relationships with patrons, peers, and supervisors.
• Ability to follow library policies and instructions.
• Ability to sort materials alphabetically or numerically and use the Dewey Decimal System.
• Ability to operate library equipment and use the library computer system.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work including bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to maintain a regular work schedule and apply time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulation desk and drive-up window procedures, such as checking in and checking out materials, registering patrons, placing holds, and collecting fines.
• Empties book drops, sorts and routes library materials.
• Arranges returned materials on book carts.
• Shelf-reads and straightens materials on the shelves.
• Processes, withdraws, repairs or reconditions library materials.
• Assists with library displays and programs.
• Assists patrons with operations of library equipment.
• Answers questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Following instructions

Dewey Decimal System

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of Library experience

Tools

Library catalog system

Library computer system

Job description

City of New Berlin Library is seeking a part-time Library Aide to provide friendly, customer-focused service to patrons. You will handle circulation, shelving, basic materials processing and help with displays and programs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may include one year of library experience. Flexible hours include day, evening, and weekend shifts to support the library’s community needs.