Library Catalog & Circulation Specialist

City of Altoona; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Altoona, Iowa, is seeking a part-time professional library assistant to support circulation, catalog maintenance and patron services under the Library Director and Assistant Director. The role requires strong customer service, accurate data entry, and familiarity with MARC records and library networks.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with relevant experience and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Two to four years of clerical, customer service, and library system experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation: check in/out, patron requests, and accounts.
• Maintain catalog with acquisitions records and MARC records.
• Process new materials and upload records to locator catalogs.
• Participate in trainings and meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MARC records

Library ILS system

Job description

The City of Altoona, Iowa, is seeking a part-time professional library assistant to support circulation, catalog maintenance and patron services under the Library Director and Assistant Director. The role requires strong customer service, accurate data entry, and familiarity with MARC records and library networks.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with relevant experience and the ability to pass a background check.