Part-Time Library Assistant: Circulation & Shelving

Township of Upper St Clair; Upper St. Clair (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Township Library in Upper St. Clair is seeking an entry-level Library Assistant to provide direct service to patrons and perform routine clerical tasks in automated circulation and material processing.

The role supports shelving, paging, and basic library operations under the Circulation Coordinator’s supervision. Responsibilities include handling checkouts, returns, reservations, and patron registrations, plus answering inquiries and maintaining orderly collections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PA Mandated Reporter certification required.
• PA Criminal Record check and PA Child Abuse Clearance required.
• FBI Fingerprint clearance required.
• Ability to operate library circulation software and related office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation procedures on the library automated system including check out, return, fines, reserves, and patron registrations.
• Pull items on daily paging list and work at the shipping desk processing incoming and outgoing materials.
• Assist in maintaining library collection by shelf-reading in assigned areas and shelving books.
• Answer telephone calls and provide circulation and program information and assist or refer patrons as appropriate.
• Empty book drop.
• Foster a welcoming and harmonious environment for staff, patrons, and visitors through positive communication and collaboration.
• Other tasks as directed by the Circulation Coordinator.

Skills

Computers & data processing

Library classification systems

Customer service

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma

PA Mandated Reporter certification

PA Criminal Record check

PA Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Clearance

Job description

The Township Library in Upper St. Clair is seeking an entry-level Library Assistant to provide direct service to patrons and perform routine clerical tasks in automated circulation and material processing.

The role supports shelving, paging, and basic library operations under the Circulation Coordinator’s supervision. Responsibilities include handling checkouts, returns, reservations, and patron registrations, plus answering inquiries and maintaining orderly collections.