Patron Services & Circulation Specialist

Mattoon Public Library; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mattoon Public Library is seeking a part-time Circulation Assistant to greet and assist patrons, staff the circulation desk, and support library services. This role requires a positive attitude, reliability, and comfort with library technology.

You will handle check-ins/outs, shelving, patron records, and readers advisory, while helping maintain a welcoming library environment. Shift flexibility includes evenings and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Comfortable with computers and related technology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist the public.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Staff circulation desks and perform tasks related to the circulation of materials, including checking materials in and out, shelving materials, creating/updating patron records, answering telephone, performing quality checks on items, and readers advisory.
• Sort and shelve library materials and perform regular shelf reading.
• Maintain the physical appearance of the library.
• Educate patrons regarding self-service library equipment and how to use their library account online.
• Promote library materials and programs.
• Assist with setup or execution of programs as needed.
• Enforce library policy fairly and consistently with patrons.
• Keep supervisor informed of noteworthy positive and negative occurrences.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings to stay informed about library updates, staff development, and volunteer needs.
• Collaborate as a team to perform daily duties and complete tasks efficiently.
• Work independently on projects as needed.
• Participate in professional development related to library services.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

High school degree

Willingness to learn

Detail-oriented

Computer literacy

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Mattoon Public Library is seeking a part-time Circulation Assistant to greet and assist patrons, staff the circulation desk, and support library services. This role requires a positive attitude, reliability, and comfort with library technology.

You will handle check-ins/outs, shelving, patron records, and readers advisory, while helping maintain a welcoming library environment. Shift flexibility includes evenings and Saturdays.