Circulation Assistant

Position title

Circulation Assistant: Tredyffrin Public Library

Description

Tredyffrin Public Library has an opening for a part-time Circulation Assistant to work Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in our busy Children’s department. Potential candidates for this position should be conscientious, detail-oriented, and interested in working with others while serving the community. Previous library experience or experience working with children is preferred but not required.

The individual in this position plays a crucial role in many of the day-to-day operations in the library’s public service environment. Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide general assistance with locating material using library equipment and resources
• Check-in and check-out of items
• Return all library materials to the proper locations on shelves
• Issue new patron cards
• Collect fines and resolve patron account issues
• Answer phones and direct patron queries
• Ensure that the library environment is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion

Physical requirements of this position include the ability to:

• Operate computer equipment and keyboards with ease
• Handle 24 lb. cases of paper, sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Stoop and reach in a confined area
• Wheel a cart of books weighing up to 125 lbs.

EOE employer. Position open until filled.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent (current HS student applicants will be considered);
• A broad knowledge of libraries and basic understanding of library procedures;
• Current child abuse clearance, current PA background clearance, and current Federal background clearance (must be provided by the applicant)

Contacts

For consideration, please email your resume and a cover letter describing how your skills and experience meet the job qualifications to: tthorne@ccls.org with subject line: Circ Assistant

Employment Type

Part-time

Industry

Circulation

Job Location

582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, 19087

Working Hours

Applicants must be available to work between 3-7pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday for a minimum of 12 hours per week. Opportunities to cover other shifts throughout the week will be offered as they become available.

Base Salary

$15.00/hour

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12.0 per week

Work Location: In person