Late Night Library Circulation Assistant

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Circulation Assistant (Late Night) to support 24-hour circulation services for students, faculty, staff, and non-UC affiliated patrons. You will check materials in/out, renew items, place holds, and assist with NRLF requests while ensuring policies are explained and followed.

You will also train student staff, handle device loans, and contribute to e-reserves and access services during late-night shifts, coordinating with a team to maintain smooth

Qualifications

• Experience with circulation services in a library.
• Experience with ILS bibliographic, item, and holdings records.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with common software (Word, Excel, Drive, email).

Responsibilities

• Assist at the Circulation Desk, including checking materials in/out, renewals, holds.
• Explain and interpret library policies to patrons as needed.
• Serve as the sole staff during late night/early morning hours.
• Train and monitor student workers on circulation tasks.
• Support e-reserves, Privileges Desk, and study room reservations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical

Tools

Alma ILS

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Circulation Assistant (Late Night) to support 24-hour circulation services for students, faculty, staff, and non-UC affiliated patrons. You will check materials in/out, renew items, place holds, and assist with NRLF requests while ensuring policies are explained and followed.

You will also train student staff, handle device loans, and contribute to e-reserves and access services during late-night shifts, coordinating with a team to maintain smooth