Library Circulation Assistant

Prairie State College; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie State College is hiring a part-time Library Circulation Assistant to support daily library operations and assist patrons with the online catalog and materials retrieval.

The role includes processing fines, supervising study spaces, shelf reading, and helping maintain library services and equipment. Strong communication and basic tech skills are required, with hours and duties arranged through the Director of Library Services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2 years customer service experience.
• Ability to use the automated circulation system, online catalog and other computer-based applications.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Circulates materials and equipment from the library.
• Retrieves materials from behind the circulation desk for users.
• Creates and edits PSC patron records in the circulation system.
• Assists students with using the online catalog and locating materials.
• Collects monies from library users including fines and replacement costs.
• Operates copy machines and printers and keeps them functional.
• Shelves materials and performs shelf reading daily.
• Maintains library organization and cleanliness; gathers materials for in-house use.
• Schedules and provides access to study rooms.
• Tracks daily patron count.
• Enforces library policies and coordinates with security as needed.
• Assists in the computer lab with basic tech questions.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Automated circulation system

Online catalog

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number H0503P

Classification

Classification Part-Time

Position Number

Position Title

Position Title Library Circulation Assistant

Status of Position

Status of Position Part-Time

FLSA

FLSA Non Exempt

Position Summary

Circulates library materials and provides general library services to library users.

Reporting Relationship

Direct reporting relationship to the Director of Library Services.

• Circulates materials and equipment from the library.
• Retrieves materials from behind the library circulation desk (magazines, A/V materials, reserves) for library users.
• Creates and edits PSC patron records in the automated circulation system.
• Assists students with using the online catalog and locating materials within the library.
• Collects monies from library users including, but not limited to, service fees, overdue fines and replacement costs for library materials.
• Assists with the operation of the public copy machines and ensures the copy machines and library printers are operational.
• Shelves materials, reads assigned shelves daily and completes shelf reading forms.
• Maintains library organization and cleanliness; gathers materials for counting in house use.
• Schedules and provides access to student study rooms.
• Tracks daily patron count throughout the day.
• Enforces library policies and procedures; contacts security to assist with maintaining an academic atmosphere as necessary.
• Assists in the computer lab with basic tech questions (e.g. printing, e-mail, WebAdvisor, D2L).
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned consistent with the role of this position.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2 years customer service work experience.
• Ability to use the automated circulation system, online catalog and other computer based applications.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree.
• Work experience in a school or community college setting.
• Work experience in an academic or public library.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of computer programs.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days

Salary $15/hr.

N/A

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/05/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma and 2 years customer service work experience?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you possess the ability to use the automated circulation system, online catalog, and other computer based applications?
  • yes
  • no
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Prairie State College Website
  • Inside Higher Ed Jobs
  • Chronicle of HigherEd
  • HigherEd jobs
  • Other