PT - Library Circulation Assistant 1

Dallas Theological Seminary; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas Theological Seminary is seeking a Library Circulation Assistant I to manage circulation duties, assist patrons, and maintain orderly front desk operations. Responsibilities include charging, discharging, renewing materials, processing holds, and collecting fines using the cash register.

The role requires attention to detail and strong communication at the reference desk. Candidates should be able to work 10–20 hours per week, including some Saturdays and evenings, and commit to two years.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to focus on details while handling interruptions at the front desk.

Responsibilities

• Circulate library materials on the computer system: charge, discharge, renew materials.
• Distribute holds and verify books on the hold shelf; create, renew, and edit user records.
• Use cash register to collect fees and overdue fines.
• Prepare books at the circulation desk for reshelving; shelve reference books, periodicals, and regular stack books.
• Answer the phone and provide basic information; direct more complex questions to the reference librarian.
• Assist in searching for missing books; dust shelves and perform light cleaning.
• Help patrons use the library scanner; assist supervisor with reserve shelf.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Two-year commitment

Job description

Job SummaryThe Library Circulation Assistant 1 is responsible for circulation of library materials, assisting patrons, and maintaining the reference, periodical, and bookstack areas.Duties/ResponsibilitiesCirculate library materials on the computer system: a) charge, discharge, renew materials; b) distribute holds and verify books on the hold shelf; c) create, renew, and edit user records.Use cash register to collect fees and overdue fines.Prepare books at the circulation desk for reshelving.Shelve reference books, periodicals, and regular stack books. File microforms.Answer the phone; provide limited information regarding library materials while directing more extensive reference questions to the reference librarian.Assist in searching for missing books.Dust shelves and perform other light cleaning tasks.Help patrons use the library’s scanner.Help the supervisor prepare the reserve shelf.Perform other duties as necessary.Strong communication skills.Ability to work accurately with the library’s classification system for shelving books.Ability to focus on details while also handling numerous interruptions at the front desk.Ability to work some Saturdays, evenings, and during the summers.Availability to work 10-20 hours per week.Preferred Skills/AbilitiesCapacity to commit to the position for two years.Previous library experience is beneficial but not necessary.