Part-Time Library Circulation Desk Specialist

Ramapo Catskill Library System; Valley Cottage, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Cottage Library, located in a nearby suburb of NYC, is seeking a dependable and friendly person to join our Circulation Department, focused on delivering high-quality customer service to our busy space.

This part-time position offers 7.5 hours per week with additional weekend hours, reporting to the Head of Circulation. The role requires Koha ILS experience and strong computer skills, including creating Word documents and handling emails.

Qualifications

• Three years of office or library experience; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Koha ILS preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to prepare Word documents, send and print emails; excellent customer service.
• Ability to multitask and adapt readily to changing software, technologies and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing.
• Capability to do physical work such as standing and bending over, and to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Circulation Desk duties: check in/out materials, issue cards, collect fines, assist patrons with records per library policies.
• Opening and/or closing the library on assigned days.
• A variety of general clerical duties.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Koha ILS

Word processing

Job description

Valley Cottage Library, located in a nearby suburb of NYC, is seeking a dependable and friendly person to join our Circulation Department, focused on delivering high-quality customer service to our busy space.

This part-time position offers 7.5 hours per week with additional weekend hours, reporting to the Head of Circulation. The role requires Koha ILS experience and strong computer skills, including creating Word documents and handling emails.