Library Assistant - Circulation Services

CITY OF TROY in; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time Act PTO

Personal Holiday time each January

Job summary

Troy Public Library is seeking a Library Assistant - Circulation Services to support daily circulation desk operations in Troy, MI. The role involves handling materials, patron interactions, and maintaining order in public spaces.

Part-time, year-round work with at least one evening shift and two weekend shifts monthly. Starting pay is $15/hour, with pre-employment physical and drug screen requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and handle materials.

Responsibilities

• Check materials in and out using the library system.
• Answer phones and renew items by phone.
• Collect overdue fines, issue library cards, and oversee lost and found items.
• Communicate library policies to patrons.
• Resolve patron inquiries and complaints.
• Maintain a clean, organized circulation desk and public areas.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Polaris Library System

Job description

Library Assistant - Circulation Services (Education)

Troy Public Library - Circulation Services

Starting at $15.00/hour

Closing Date: August 3, 2026 at 11:59PM

Benefits

• This position adheres to the Earned Sick Time Act and accrues paid time off
• This position offers eight (8) hours of Personal Holiday time each January

DUTIES

• Use the integrated online library system to check materials in and out.
• Answer phones and renew items over the phone.
• Collect overdue fines and fees for lost/damaged items, issue library cards, and oversee lost and found items.
• Communicate Library policies and procedures to patrons.
• Resolve patron inquiries and complaints.
• Maintain a clean, neat and organized workspace at the circulation desk and in public areas of the Library.
• Perform related work as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working with Windows-based computers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to transport Library materials from return bins to carts (lift and push up to 40 pounds).
• File alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public, library staff, library volunteers, and other City departments.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).

PREFERRED

• Recent Public Library experience.
• Recent Polaris Library System Software experience.
• Customer service experience.

HOURS

Part-time, year-round. Forty (40) hours in a two week pay period. Schedule will include at least one evening shift per week and at least two weekend shifts per month (both Saturday and Sunday every second week).

Current Shifts are:

• Monday Thursday Day
• 9:00 AM 3:00 PM
• Friday/Saturday
• 9:00 AM 5:15 PM
• Monday Thursday Evening
• 3:00 PM 9:15 PM
• Sunday
• 12:30 PM 5:15 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and law.