Part-Time Library Circulation Specialist — Flexible Hours

Pennsylvania-College-of-Technology; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn College in Williamsport, PA is seeking a part-time Circulation Assistant to support library services. The role offers 18–25 hours per week with potential additional hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities include desk coverage, circulation transactions, and assisting patrons with equipment and library guidelines. Candidates should have a HS diploma and at least 1 year library experience, with strong communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or educational equivalent. Required
• One (1) year work experience in a library or equivalent experience in a public service environment. Required
• Must possess a friendly presence, professional demeanor, and helpful attitude. Required
• Must be responsible, reliable, and able to assess a variety of situations due to the dynamic environment of Circulation. Required
• Ability to work on own initiative. Required
• Ability to become knowledgeable of library and department guidelines and procedures and college policies and procedures. Required
• Ability to handle constantly changing flow of activity and transactions at the Circulation desk; remain productive during slow times; be able to multitask effectively during busy times; maintain composure and professionalism during stressful situations. Required
• Good problem solving skills. Required
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting on library equipment. Required
• Functional ability with computers and Microsoft Office programs. Required
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Required

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage and customer service at the Circulation service desks.
• Perform circulation operations, including but not limited to shelving and general stack maintenance, using established library guidelines and procedures.
• Utilize the library online system to execute circulation, reserve, and booking transactions.
• Answer the telephone at the Circulation desks, direct calls, answer routine questions, deliver messages, and provide prompt response to library loading dock entrance request calls.
• Be observant and respond, as appropriate, to alarms at the security gates and alarmed exits doors using established guidelines and procedures.
• Assist patrons in the operation of microcomputers, scanners, projectors, audiovisual equipment, copiers, assistive technology equipment and devices, fax, and other equipment in reference and Circulation areas of library.
• Understand, follow, and communicate established library guidelines and procedures to patrons using the library.
• Act as a liaison between patrons and staff.
• May be required to work in other departments of the library to provide assistance, support, and coverage as needed for library service desks and areas.
• Open and close the library using established procedures.
• Provide assistance, support, and occasional coverage for staff and students working in non-library departments of the library building.
• Direct the activities of and assign duties to student workers; train as appropriate

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Professional attitude

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

1 year library experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn College in Williamsport, PA is seeking a part-time Circulation Assistant to support library services. The role offers 18–25 hours per week with potential additional hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities include desk coverage, circulation transactions, and assisting patrons with equipment and library guidelines. Candidates should have a HS diploma and at least 1 year library experience, with strong communication and multitasking skills.