Library Assistant for Circulation Services, Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library (Rochester)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Rochester is hiring a part-time Library Assistant for Circulation Services at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library. The role involves interacting with patrons, assisting with circulation services, and maintaining the library's collections. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience highly valued.
• Experience with computers and automated library systems required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons with library services and circulation.
• Registers library patrons and issues library cards.
• Shelves books and maintains organization of library materials.

Skills

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Library Assistant for Circulation Services, Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library (Rochester)

The Town of Rochester is seeking candidates for a part-time (12 hours a week) Library Assistant for Circulation Services at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library. This position interacts with the public at a busy service desk and assists professional and clerical employees in maintaining the library’s collection of materials and equipment. The Library Assistant for Circulation Services supports library services regarding daily processes, projects, events, programs, and procedures in accordance with library policies, guidelines, regulations, and quality standards, ensuring safe, courteous, and professional behavior is observed in all situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists patrons in the use of the library’s facilities; provides basic direction, reference, and reader advisory services.
• Assists with circulation; checks books in and out; answers reference questions, providing factual information or direction; provides assistance with subject/topic clarification, searching computer indexes and databases, and locating library materials.
• Registers library patrons, issues library cards, and keeps patron registration forms in order.
• Assists patrons with routine navigational questions, referring patrons to other staff as needed.
• Arranges, organizes, and tidies library. Shelves books, magazines, media, and other formats, ensuring materials are shelved correctly according to title, author, and/or the Dewey Decimal system.
• Collects fines and other library revenue; places holds on material for patrons; assists patrons with the copy machine, other library equipment, and basic computer instruction.
• Assists staff with various craft projects and other tasks as needed in preparation for programs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to work Saturdays, afternoons, and evenings as needed, year-round. Experience with computers and/or automated library systems required. Customer service experience is highly valued.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

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Library Assistant for Circulation Services, Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library (Rochester)

The Town of Rochester is seeking candidates for a part-time (12 hours a week) Library Assistant for Circulation Services at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library. This position interacts with the public at a busy service desk and assists professional and clerical employees in maintaining the library’s collection of materials and equipment. The Library Assistant for Circulation Services supports library services regarding daily processes, projects, events, programs, and procedures in accordance with library policies, guidelines, regulations, and quality standards, ensuring safe, courteous, and professional behavior is observed in all situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists patrons in the use of the library’s facilities; provides basic direction, reference, and reader advisory services.
• Assists with circulation; checks books in and out; answers reference questions, providing factual information or direction; provides assistance with subject/topic clarification, searching computer indexes and databases, and locating library materials.
• Registers library patrons, issues library cards, and keeps patron registration forms in order.
• Assists patrons with routine navigational questions, referring patrons to other staff as needed.
• Arranges, organizes, and tidies library. Shelves books, magazines, media, and other formats, ensuring materials are shelved correctly according to title, author, and/or the Dewey Decimal system.
• Collects fines and other library revenue; places holds on material for patrons; assists patrons with the copy machine, other library equipment, and basic computer instruction.
• Assists staff with various craft projects and other tasks as needed in preparation for programs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to work Saturdays, afternoons, and evenings as needed, year-round. Experience with computers and/or automated library systems required. Customer service experience is highly valued.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$18.00/hour

Closing Date

June 20, 2025

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a completed Town of Rochester employment application, cover letter, and resume to Kristen Cardoso, Library Director ([e-mail]). Interviews take place at the library. Review of resumes will commence immediately. Deadline to apply is June 20, 2025.

Posted

2025-05-29| Quick link to this job