Library Circulation & Patron Services Specialist

DeKalb County; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is hiring for a library support role focused on routine clerical tasks and customer service within library operations. The role involves assisting patrons, managing circulation, and supporting daily library services.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of library or customer service experience, with opportunities to handle materials, fees, and patron records in a busy public library setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of library or customer service experience.
• Equivalent education, training, or experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs general circulation desk duties and checks books in/out.
• Operates automated circulation system to charge, discharge, and renew books.
• Receives and registers materials from other library systems and processes donations.
• Assists patrons with locating materials and provides information on library services.
• Collects fines and processes receipts; balances cash drawers.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated circulation system

Job description

DeKalb County is hiring for a library support role focused on routine clerical tasks and customer service within library operations. The role involves assisting patrons, managing circulation, and supporting daily library services.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of library or customer service experience, with opportunities to handle materials, fees, and patron records in a busy public library setting.