Library Assistant - Central HQ Patron Services (Battlecreek)

Claytoncountyga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Library is seeking a Library Assistant - Headquarters Battlecreek to support daily library operations, assist patrons, and manage circulation duties. Responsibilities include checking books in/out, processing fines, assisting with research, and maintaining shelves and displays.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five months of library-related experience, with a 40-hour work week including one evening and alternating Saturdays and occasional Sunday

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with library experience preferred.
• Ability to operate the circulation desk and handle fines, deposits, and registrations.
• Ability to assist patrons with research and reference resources using information systems.
• Experience with book processing, shelving, and basic repairs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements all circulation policies and procedures; executes the operation of the circulation desk and handles checkouts, returns, fines, and deposits.
• Operates library facility; shelves books and media and keeps shelves in order.
• Assists patrons with research; uses electronic resources and online catalog; answers reference questions.
• Processes mail, periodicals, and repairs books as needed.
• Enrolls patrons in programs and registers voters; designs displays and posters.
• Answers telephone and directs calls to appropriate stations.

Skills

Circulation desk

Reference assistance

Patron registration

Book processing

Displays posters

Interlibrary loan basics

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic information resources

Online catalog

Copier / printer

Computer systems

Job description

Clayton County Public Library is seeking a Library Assistant - Headquarters Battlecreek to support daily library operations, assist patrons, and manage circulation duties. Responsibilities include checking books in/out, processing fines, assisting with research, and maintaining shelves and displays.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five months of library-related experience, with a 40-hour work week including one evening and alternating Saturdays and occasional Sunday