Library Circulation & Patron Services Aide

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bryan + College Station Public Library System is seeking a Library Clerk at the College Station Larry J. Ringer Public Library.

Under general supervision, you will perform routine clerical library duties including circulation desk tasks, shelving, and assisting patrons with services and programs. The role requires strong customer service, accuracy in accounts and fines, ability to handle materials, and readiness to support opening/closing operations and basic technology use.

Qualifications

• Front-line customer service experience preferred.
• Accurate handling of accounts, fines, and patron data.
• Ability to operate library technology and answer inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first contact at the circulation desk and assist patrons.
• Register new patrons and update accounts; issue library cards.
• Check materials in/out and place holds; collect overdue fines.
• Assist with shelving and organizing materials for efficient access.
• Answer general inquiries about services, programs, and policies.
• Help move donated materials and manage book drops.
• Shelf books and perform shelf-reading to maintain order.
• Assist patrons with search tools and library technology.
• Enforce library policies in a respectful manner.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures as needed.
• Support preparation of library programs and events.
• Assist with vehicle runs for inter-branch material transfers.
• Train new staff and volunteers on policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communications skills

Teamwork

Tools

Library catalog system

Job description

The Bryan + College Station Public Library System is seeking a Library Clerk at the College Station Larry J. Ringer Public Library.

Under general supervision, you will perform routine clerical library duties including circulation desk tasks, shelving, and assisting patrons with services and programs. The role requires strong customer service, accuracy in accounts and fines, ability to handle materials, and readiness to support opening/closing operations and basic technology use.