Part-Time Library Circulation Assistant – Evenings/Weekends

St. Louis Public Library; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

401(a) plan

457(b) deferred compensation plan

Partial tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Louis Public Library's Julia Davis Branch has an exciting opening for a Circulation Assistant at the Julia Davis Branch. This location offers recording studios, a digital maker’s space, and job skills training to this busy urban service community.

Our ideal candidates are comfortable working with the public and are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service. The Circulation Assistant will often be the first point of contact for visitors at the Library!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with library cards and the check-out and return of materials.
• Assist in preparation, delivery, and receipt of Library materials; receive payment from customers.
• Provide reference assistance for customers via face-to-face and telephone interactions, including locating items in the catalog or on the shelf, as well as looking up information.
• Provide assistance to customers with Library equipment.
• Restock and shelve materials, including shelf-reading, as necessary.
• Greet customers upon entering the Library facility.
• Assist in developing and removing displays.
• Assist in opening and closing the location.
• You will need to be friendly, patient, and able to multitask while assisting customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Friendly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

St. Louis Public Library's Julia Davis Branch has an exciting opening for a Circulation Assistant at the Julia Davis Branch. This location offers recording studios, a digital maker’s space, and job skills training to this busy urban service community.

Our ideal candidates are comfortable working with the public and are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service. The Circulation Assistant will often be the first point of contact for visitors at the Library!