Part-Time Library Circulation Assistant — 15 hrs/wk, Evenings

City of Blair, NE; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Blair, NE is hiring a Circulation Assistant for 15 hours per week to support daily circulation services and assist patrons. This front-line, non-exempt role helps keep the library welcoming and organized, and involves close interaction with community members and staff.

Responsibilities include checking materials in/out, assisting with readers' advisory, handling fines, and maintaining order in the library. Evening shifts and some Saturdays are expected depending on schedule.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required (library experience is a plus).
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work with patrons of all ages including youths.

Responsibilities

• Handle circulation tasks: check items in/out, renewals, recalls, and new borrowers.
• Explain policies clearly and politely to patrons.
• Collect fines and process cash reports.
• Assist readers with selecting materials and provide reader's advisory support.
• Respond to inquiries in person and by phone.
• Maintain organized collections and support displays and exhibits.
• Identify overdue or damaged items and help locate missing items.
• Assist with copy machine and other equipment issues.
• Check in and distribute newspapers and periodicals.
• Retrieve, separate, and check in materials from the book drop.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The City of Blair, NE is hiring a Circulation Assistant for 15 hours per week to support daily circulation services and assist patrons. This front-line, non-exempt role helps keep the library welcoming and organized, and involves close interaction with community members and staff.

Responsibilities include checking materials in/out, assisting with readers' advisory, handling fines, and maintaining order in the library. Evening shifts and some Saturdays are expected depending on schedule.