Law Library Circulation Associate - Part Time

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

American University’s Washington College of Law seeks a part-time Circulation Assistant to join a student-friendly library team. You will cover the Circulation Desk, handle transactions, assist patrons, and support access to study spaces and services.

The role emphasizes customer service and collaboration with librarians and staff, with duties across desk coverage, collections, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Juris Doctor or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct desk coverage and completes opening/closing duties.
• Performs circulation, patron-account, room-use, and collection-access transactions.
• Offers directional help, basic research triage, and referrals to librarians.
• Supports access to resources and services away from the desk.

Skills

Customer service

Patron assistance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred JD or equivalent

Tools

Job description

American University’s Washington College of Law seeks a part-time Circulation Assistant to join a student-friendly library team. You will cover the Circulation Desk, handle transactions, assist patrons, and support access to study spaces and services.

The role emphasizes customer service and collaboration with librarians and staff, with duties across desk coverage, collections, and outreach activities.